plumy

• Adjectif anglais désuet signifiant décoré de plumes ou ressemblant à des plumes ; plumeux. Rarement utilisé en anglais moderne.

An archaic adjective meaning adorned with or resembling plumes; feathery. Now rarely used in modern English.

1. Resembling a plumeC1formal

   Having the appearance or shape of a feather or plume.

   Qui ressemble à une plume

   • The smoke rose in a plumy column from the chimney.
   • Her hat was decorated with a plumy feather.
   • The plant had plumy leaves that swayed in the wind.

   Synonymesfeatheryplumose

2. Covered with plumesC1formal

   Having or being covered with feathers or plumes.

   couvert de plumes

   • The plumy bird displayed its magnificent tail feathers.
   • The costume was plumy and extravagant.
   • The plumy headdress was worn by the tribal chief.

   Synonymesfeatheredfeatheryplumedplumose

   Antonymesfeatherlesspluckedunfeathered

3. Adorned with feathersC1formal

   Decorated or ornamented with feathers or plumes.

   orné de plumes

   • The plumy helmet was worn by the knight in the parade.
   • She wore a plumy fan at the ball.
   • The plumy decorations added elegance to the room.

   Synonymesfeatheredplumedplumose