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feathery

[feth-uh-ree] / ˈfɛð ə ri /
ADJECTIVE
plumed
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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The team found eight references to this thorny species, known as Vachellia leucophloea, which has feathery leaves, pale yellow bark, and white flowers.

From Science Daily

The combination of his relentless service game and feathery drop shots made Djokovic feel every day of their 16-year age gap.

From The Wall Street Journal

I spent a long time trying to make the wings as light and feathery as a bird’s wing.

From Literature

After reaching for the stars in his first show for Chanel, new chief designer Matthieu Blazy took a feathery flight of fancy for his debut Haute Couture collection inspired by birds and nature on Tuesday.

From Barron's

She took her time explaining the heart of the matter as she slipped her everyday bonnet from her head and substituted the flouncy, feathery one in its place.

From Literature