Word Adjective
feathered
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈfɛðɝd/ UK /fˈɛðəd/ feath·ered
Definition
adj.covered with feathers or having a soft, light appearance like a bird's wing.
adj.having a covering of feathers; characterized by a light, fringed, or wispy texture resembling plumage.
Examples
“The bird has bright, feathered wings.”
“The artist used a feathered brush stroke to create the soft appearance of clouds in the sky.”
“Ancient fossils reveal that many dinosaurs were actually feathered creatures, challenging the traditional image of them as purely scaly reptiles.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun to describe physical appearance or texture.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated