Featheriness: meaning, definitions and examples

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featheriness

 

[ ˈfɛðəriˌnɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

softness and lightness

Featheriness refers to the quality of being soft and light, resembling the characteristics of feathers. It is often used to describe the texture or feel of something that is delicate and airy.

Synonyms

delicateness, lightness, softness.

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Word Description / Examples
featheriness

Typically used to describe something very light and soft, often with a delicate touch. Commonly applied to things like feathers, fabrics, or feelings like a faint breeze or a gentle touch.

  • The featheriness of the silk scarf was exquisite.
  • She loved the featheriness of the kitten's fur.
lightness

Describes something not heavy or easy to handle. Can refer to physical weight or a metaphorical sense of ease, like a light-hearted feeling.

  • The lightness of the summer dress made it perfect for hot days.
  • He appreciated the lightness of her demeanor during their conversation.
softness

Refers to the tactile quality of being smooth and easy to the touch. Used for textures, sounds, and even personalities. It can denote comfort and gentleness.

  • The softness of the pillow helped him fall asleep quickly.
  • Her softness in dealing with the children was remarkable.
delicateness

Used to highlight the gentle and fragile nature of an object or situation. This term is often applied to intricate items, fine arts, sensitive emotional states, or delicate situations.

  • The delicateness of the porcelain vase made it a prized possession.
  • His delicateness in handling her emotions was admirable.

Examples of usage

  • The featheriness of the fabric made it ideal for a summer dress.
  • She loved the featheriness of the down comforter on her bed.
  • Her hair had a natural featheriness to it, giving it a fluffy appearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "featheriness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 leveza

🇮🇳 हल्कापन

🇩🇪 Leichtigkeit

🇮🇩 ringan

🇺🇦 легкість

🇵🇱 lekkość

🇯🇵 軽さ (かるさ)

🇫🇷 légèreté

🇪🇸 ligereza

🇹🇷 hafiflik

🇰🇷 가벼움

🇸🇦 خفة

🇨🇿 lehkost

🇸🇰 ľahkosť

🇨🇳 轻盈 (qīngyíng)

🇸🇮 lahkotnost

🇮🇸 léttleiki

🇰🇿 жеңілдік

🇬🇪 მსუბუქობა

🇦🇿 yüngüllük

🇲🇽 ligereza

Etymology

The word 'featheriness' is derived from the noun 'feather', which comes from Old English 'fether'. Feathers have long been associated with lightness, softness, and delicacy, hence the creation of the term 'featheriness' to describe these qualities in other objects or materials. The concept of featheriness has been appreciated in various contexts, such as fashion, textiles, and even food to denote a light and airy texture.

See also: feathers, featherweight, feathery.