feathery

[feth-uh-ree]

adjective

1. clothed or covered with feathers; feathered. feather.

2. resembling feathers; light; airy; unsubstantial.

   feathery clouds.

Other Word Forms

• featheriness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of feathery¹

First recorded in 1570–80; feather + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Keaton’s fabulous feathery silver outfits, her ability to utter lines like, “it’s pure keen,” with a straight face, and her substantial use of the “orgasmatron” made the role an instant classic.

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Even when Sinner tapped into his normally impenetrable return game, Alcaraz found more variety, mixing in feathery drop shots and flicking balls off his shoelaces.

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The song marked a turning point – something she illustrates by pairing the subject matter with a feathery, Kylie-esque dance beat.

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But what they actually discovered was less feline and more feathery.

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After the rich and hearty stews of winter, I am craving lighter textures and brighter flavors, and everything I see — little green peas, thin spiky asparagus, feathery fronds of fennel — I want.

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Related Words

• feathered 
• fluffy