Featheriness: meaning, definitions and examples
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featheriness
[ ˈfɛðəriˌnɪs ]
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
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
Word origin
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.