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lathered

Lathered is the past participle and adjective of lather, meaning covered with foam produced by soap, shampoo, or shaving cream. It is commonly used to describe a surface or object coated with foam, such as a face lathered with shaving cream or a washcloth lathered with soap. The term can also describe the act of applying foam, as in lathering shampoo into hair.

Etymology and usage: The noun lather denotes the froth formed by mixing soap with water. The verb

Metaphorical use: In addition to its literal sense, lather can describe a state of agitation or excitement.

Related concepts: Lather is closely associated with foam, soap, shaving cream, and washing practices. It also

See also: foam, soap, shaving cream, washing, agitation.

lather
and
its
participle
lathered
derive
from
that
noun,
reflecting
the
result
of
applying
soap
to
create
foam.
Historically,
lather
has
been
used
in
grooming,
cleaning,
and
washing
contexts,
and
the
past
participle
lathered
is
used
to
indicate
a
completed
state
of
foaming.
Phrases
such
as
"in
a
lather"
indicate
someone
is
highly
upset,
excited,
or
noisy
about
a
situation.
This
figurative
usage
is
common
in
informal
speech
and
writing.
appears
in
product
instructions
and
descriptive
prose
to
convey
the
texture
or
process
of
foaming.