Feathery

/ˈfɛðəri/ adjective

Definition

Resembling, containing, or made of feathers; light and soft like feathers; having a feather-like appearance or texture.

Etymology

From 'feather' plus '-y' suffix (meaning 'having the quality of'); describing anything that shares feathers' qualities of lightness, softness, or appearance.

Kelly Says

Feathery is one of those adjectives that works beautifully in poetry—clouds, snow, ferns, and even delicate handwriting can all be 'feathery,' making it a favorite word for describing nature's gentlest textures!

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