Synonyms

feathery

American

[feth-uh-ree] / ˈfɛð ə ri /

adjective

clothed or covered with feathers; feathered. feather.
resembling feathers; light; airy; unsubstantial.

feathery clouds.

Other Word Forms

featheriness noun

Etymology

Origin of feathery

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

Example Sentences

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McManus suggested that people’s love for their furry, feathery or scaly companions transcends party lines.

From Los Angeles Times

The team found eight references to this thorny species, known as Vachellia leucophloea, which has feathery leaves, pale yellow bark, and white flowers.

From Science Daily

The combination of his relentless service game and feathery drop shots made Djokovic feel every day of their 16-year age gap.

From The Wall Street Journal

I spent a long time trying to make the wings as light and feathery as a bird’s wing.

From Literature

After reaching for the stars in his first show for Chanel, new chief designer Matthieu Blazy took a feathery flight of fancy for his debut Haute Couture collection inspired by birds and nature on Tuesday.

From Barron's

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