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feathery

[feth-uh-ree] / ˈfɛð ə ri /
ADJECTIVE
plumed
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Inside the machine, which looked like a large blender with a metal doughnut inside, blue and orange lights vibrated within glass tubes, while feathery electricity danced out the top.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

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 ● Feb. 1, 2026

My friend goes for Netflix’s original seasonal blockbuster, “Fireplace For Your Home,” which shows nothing but a burning wonder slowly fading to glowing coals and feathery ash.

From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025

Forced to smear herself with a lotion that Teddy claims saps her powers, she does it with feathery spa fingers like she’s getting a facial.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025

The string was long enough to allow each member of the feathery trio to step off the nest and get a bite to eat and a drink of water.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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