Feathery: meaning, definitions and examples

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feathery

 

[ หˆfษ›รฐษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

soft

Resembling or covered with feathers; light, soft, and fluffy in texture.

Synonyms

downy, fluffy, soft

Examples of usage

  • The bird had feathery wings that allowed it to glide effortlessly through the sky.
  • The feathery touch of the fabric made it ideal for a cozy blanket.
Context #2 | Adjective

appearance

Having a delicate or elegant appearance, like feathers.

Synonyms

delicate, elegant, graceful

Examples of usage

  • Her feathery earrings added a touch of sophistication to her outfit.
  • The feathery patterns on the wallpaper gave the room a whimsical feel.

Translations

Translations of the word "feathery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plumoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เค–เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gefiedert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbulu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะธัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pierzysty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พฝๆฏ›ใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plumeux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plumoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรผylรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊นƒํ„ธ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠุดูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opeล™enรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pernatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พฝๆฏ›็Šถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pernat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjaรฐrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัƒั‹ั€ัั‹ะฝะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒ—แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™lษ™kli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plumoso

Etymology

The word 'feathery' originated from the combination of 'feather' and the suffix '-y', which is used to form adjectives. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The term has been used to describe things that resemble or are covered with feathers, conveying a sense of lightness, softness, and elegance.

See also: featheriness, feathers, featherweight.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,633, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.