Lathered

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'lather,' meaning to cover something with a frothy or foamy substance, typically soap or shaving cream. Figuratively, 'lathered' can also describe a state of being agitated, excited, or overwhelmed, similar to the frothing of soap. It suggests a heightened state of emotion or a profuse application of something. The degree of "lathered" changes the type of connotation, in reference to foam it describes the intensity of coverage, in reference to agitation it defines the state of that emotion.

Lathered meaning with examples

• He lathered his face with shaving cream, meticulously covering every hair before starting to shave. The rich lather softened his beard, making the razor glide smoothly across his skin. Afterwards, the cream rinsed away easily. The ritual felt both refreshing and grounding to start his day off right, his skin felt soft and moisturized as he finished shaving. The whole process only took him a few minutes.
• The frustrated chef lathered the pot with soap, scrubbing relentlessly at the burnt remnants of dinner. The thick lather built up with each circular motion as he focused on a particularly stubborn spot. He wanted every last trace of the evening meal cleaned from the pot. His mind wandered back to a more pleasant memory. He felt refreshed as the pot began to shine.
• The politician, after being accused of accepting bribes, became visibly lathered, his voice rising with indignation. The intense media coverage and questions about the claims made him agitated and reactive. He felt pressured, and he quickly began to make rash decisions and say things that could have been better stated. His staff calmed him down, but it was a very stressful day.
• After hearing the news, she became completely lathered with excitement, practically bouncing off the walls. She could not control herself or think straight. Her hands were clammy and her breath hitched with every second as she tried to calm herself. It was a dream come true. She had been anticipating this moment her entire life.