Meaning of feathery in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈfɛð(ə)ri/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   feathery

   Definitions

   1. suggestive of feathers in lightness

   Examples

   • « feathery snowflakes »

   Synonyms

   • light
2. 2. resembling a feather or feathers

   Examples

   • « feathery palm trees »

   Synonyms

   • feathered
3. 3. characterized by a covering of feathers

   Examples

   • « the feathery congregaton of jays »

   Synonyms

   • feathered
4. 4. adorned with feathers or plumes

   Synonyms

   • adorned
   • decorated