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Definition of feathery

feathery

/ˈfɛðəri/
feath · er · y
Adverb:featherily
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• adjective

1

Resembling a feather in lightness, softness, or delicate, branched appearance.

Example

"High above the horizon, feathery wisps of cirrus clouds drifted across the pale blue sky."

2

Having, covered with, or consisting of feathers.

Example

"The owl spread its wide, feathery wings and glided silently across the meadow."

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• Rhymes for feathery

• Nearby Words

featherlight
featherlike
featherweight
feathery
feature
featureless
featurelessness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English from the noun 'feather' (from Old English 'fether', of Germanic origin) and the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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