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feathery

/ˈfeð.ər.i/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˈfeð.ər.i/

Describes something that resembles, consists of, or is covered with feathers; light and soft in texture.

ruОписывает что-то, что напоминает перья, состоит из перьев или покрыто ими; лёгкое и мягкое по текстуре.esDescribe algo que se parece a plumas, está hecho de plumas o cubierto de ellas; ligero, suave y delicado al tacto.frDécrit quelque chose qui ressemble à des plumes, qui en est fait ou qui en est couvert ; léger et doux au toucher.deBeschreibt etwas, das an Federn erinnert, aus Federn besteht oder damit bedeckt ist; von leichter und weicher Beschaffenheit.ptDescreve algo que lembra penas, é feito de penas ou coberto por elas; também algo leve e macio ao toque.zh形容某物像羽毛、由羽毛构成或覆有羽毛;也指质地轻盈柔软的。arيصف شيئًا يشبه الريش أو يتكوّن منه أو يغطّيه، وهو خفيف وناعم الملمس.

  1. Resembling feathers B2 formal

    Having a light, soft, or delicate appearance or texture similar to that of a feather.

    • The plant had feathery leaves that swayed in the breeze.
    • She wore a dress with a feathery pattern on the fabric.
    • The clouds were thin and feathery, scattered across the sky.

    ruНапоминающий перьяesPlumosofremplumé, plumeuxdeFederartigptSemelhante a penaszh羽毛般的arيشبه الريش

    Synonyms: airydelicatedownyfeatherlikefluffylightplumoseplumysoftwispy

    Antonyms: coarsedenseharshheavyroughthick

  2. Covered with feathers B1 formal

    Having a natural covering of feathers, typically describing birds or their young.

    • The feathery chick was just a few days old.
    • The bird's feathery coat kept it warm in winter.
    • The nest was lined with soft, feathery down.

    ruПокрытый перьямиesCubierto de plumasfrcouvert de plumesdeMit Federn bedecktptCoberto de penaszh覆有羽毛的arمُغَطًّى بِالرِّيش

    Synonyms: featheredplumedplumoseplumy

    Antonyms: barefeatherlessnakedunfeathered

  3. Adorned with feathers B2 formal

    Decorated or embellished with feathers or plumes.

    • The dancer wore a feathery headdress for the performance.
    • Her hat was feathery, with a long plume attached to the side.
    • The costume was elaborate and feathery, with bright colors.

    ruУкрашенный перьямиesAdornado con plumasfrorné de plumesdeMit Federn geschmücktptAdornado com penaszh饰有羽毛的arمُزَيَّنٌ بِالرِّيش

    Synonyms: featheredplumagedplumedplumy

  • featherier comparative form
  • featheriest superlative form