Meaning & use

feathery

adjective·Everyday

Resembling or covered with feathers; light, soft, and delicate.

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Feathery clouds drifted slowly across the pale morning sky above the quiet valley.

The pastry had a light, feathery texture that melted in your mouth.

A note on using this word

Feathery is often used figuratively to describe anything light and delicate in appearance or touch, not just actual feathers.

Words with a similar meaning

fluffydownydelicate

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Words with an opposite meaning

heavycoarse

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