Plumy: meaning, definitions and examples

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plumy

 

[ หˆplสŒmi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feather-like

Plumy refers to something that resembles or is covered with soft, feather-like qualities. It often describes objects, especially plants or fabric, that are fluffy or light in texture.

Synonyms

downy, feathery, fluffy

Examples of usage

  • The plumy feathers of the bird swayed in the wind.
  • She chose a plumy scarf to keep warm in winter.
  • The plumy clouds created a beautiful sunset backdrop.

Translations

Translations of the word "plumy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plumoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช flaumig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbulu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒั…ะฝะฐัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ puszysty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใตใ‚ใตใ‚ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท duveteux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plumoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรผy gibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†œํ„ธ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฒู‡ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chmรฝล™รญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chlpovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป’ๆฏ›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ puhast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fjaรฐrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรผkษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plumoso

Etymology

The word 'plumy' originates from the Latin word 'pluma,' meaning 'feather.' It has evolved in the English language to describe things that have characteristics similar to feathers, often indicating softness or lightness. This term is rarely used in everyday language but can be found in literary contexts, where a more poetic or descriptive quality is desired. The transformation from Latin to English showcases the evolution of language and how words can retain their original essence while adapting to new grammatical structures and uses. The use of 'plumy' might evoke imagery of lightness and delicacy, often associating it with nature or elegance.