feathered

[feth-erd]

adjective

1. clothed, covered, or provided with feathers, as a bird or an arrow.

2. quick; rapid; speedy; swift.

   feathered feet.

3. (of a veneer) cut to show a figure resembling a plume.

Other Word Forms

• unfeathered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of feathered¹

before 1000; Middle English fethered, Old English gefetherede, feather, -ed ³

Example Sentences

I want feathered hats, scraping the “Call Her Daddy” studio ceilings, and Terry Gross counting the number of sequins on a bodysuit during a very special episode of “Fresh Air.”

From Salon

Mardi Gras Indians — are still sewing their fanciful, feathered costumes and parading in the street.

From Los Angeles Times

Before he could take action, the feathered thief flew off with the mug.

From BBC

His opulent ivory and gold ensemble - created by designer Prabal Gurung - complete with a feathered bejewelled turban, trended in India for weeks.

From BBC

On screen, they possessed a bewitching stillness, performing barefoot in a pair of golden feathered trousers like some sort of musical Icarus.

From BBC

Related Words

• fluffy