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Definition of featherlight

featherlight

/ˈfɛð.ɚˌlaɪt/
feath · er · light
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featherlight Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Extremely light in weight, comparable to a feather.

Example

"The backpacker chose a featherlight tent made from advanced synthetic fabric to reduce the load on her shoulders."

2

Very gentle, delicate, or barely perceptible in touch, pressure, or movement.

Example

"The artist used a featherlight brushstroke to blend the pastel colors across the canvas."

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• Nearby Words

featherhead
feathering
featherless
featherlight
featherlike
featherweight
feathery

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Featherlight. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/featherlight
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