FEATHERLIGHT Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

featherlight

adjective

ˈfe-t͟hər-ˈlīt

Definition of featherlight

as in lightweight

having little weight the company has designed a strong but featherlight fiber which it hopes to market to manufacturers of body armor

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Recent Examples of featherlight Testers loved the cushiony texture, which felt featherlight on skin while delivering a noticeable surge of hydration and softness. — Sheryl George, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026 Lolavie is Bullock’s pal Jennifer Aniston’s hair brand; its hair oil features a featherlight formula that repairs breakage and fights frizz for 72 hours with just one application. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 Tower 28’s Swipe All-Over Hydrating Serum Concealer is up to the task, pairing a featherlight, serum-like texture with buildable coverage. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026 These shorts from the Outdoor Research Ferrosi line are featherlight (averaging about six ounces) and paper thin. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for featherlight

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lightweight

Adjective

Here, low, lightweight furniture allows children to move objects and begin activities without asking an adult for help.

— Steven Weill, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
The Criminally Insane coffin is made of thin wood and the wheel cart is aluminum, making for a lightweight design.

— Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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feathers

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