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Synonyms

feathered

American  
[feth-erd] / ˈfɛð ərd /

adjective

  1. clothed, covered, or provided with feathers, as a bird or an arrow.

  2. quick; rapid; speedy; swift.

    feathered feet.

  3. (of a veneer) cut to show a figure resembling a plume.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of feathered

before 1000; Middle English fethered, Old English gefetherede, see feather, -ed 3

Example Sentences

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The outfit, designed by Olivier Rousteing, included a feathered coat and an intricate headpiece.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Many faces are obscured by feathered hats and fascinators.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

"We are aware of the global supply chain challenges and subsequent increases in feathered shuttlecock prices impacting badminton communities around the world," BWF secretary general Thomas Lund said in a statement at the time.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Around 175 million years ago, a group of feathered dinosaurs known as Pennaraptora appeared.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

Then she pulled on her questionable feathered bonnet and headed for the door.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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