FEATHERY Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

feathery

adjective

ˈfet͟h-rē

Definition of feathery

as in lightweight

having little weight the apple pie had a wonderfully feathery crust

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Recent Examples of feathery The ultra-plush brush is the perfect vehicle for making lashes look full and feathery, not coated and heavy. — Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Jan. 2023 Four children in feathery, white angel costumes spun quickly to make their dresses twirl, waving to their parents, who sat nearby. — Samantha J. Gross, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Dec. 2022 Meanwhile, in England, Queen Victoria used the term tannenbaum for the feathery trees, while President Franklin Pierce, in 1856, put up the first Christmas tree in the White House. — Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 22 Dec. 2022 This internet phenomenon puts these feathery creatures in the spotlight, which ultimately aids awareness, said Matt Williams, director of conservation with the Indiana chapter of The Nature Conservancy. — Megan Marples, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for feathery

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lightweight

Adjective

The weather service said people should drink plenty of water, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing and use air conditioning.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Save on lightweight tanks, breezy shorts, easy skirts, and travel-ready tote bags that are ideal for everything from beach days to airport terminals.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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