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 Words From

• un·feathered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of feathered¹

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

Example Sentences

Yet none of the furry or feathered stars of this meditative, wondrous adventure need to wisecrack their way into our hearts.

From Los Angeles Times

My feathered friend appeared right in front of me, hovering at eye level, wings spread.

From Los Angeles Times

The feathered headdress once worn by Aztec emperor Moctezuma II resides in Vienna.

From Los Angeles Times

When on tour, she's required to change her outfit mid-show seven or eight times a night, navigating her way into corsets and sequins and feathered headdresses as a clock ticks down to the next song.

From BBC

King Charles was dressed in a tweed jacket and a navy, red and green kilt, and Camilla wore a navy dress with a feather pattern with a feathered hat.

From BBC

Related Words

• fluffy