Feathered

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛðərd/

Definitions of feathered

adjective describing something as having feathers

Example Sentences

A1 The bird has beautiful feathered wings.

A2 She wore a feathered headband for the costume party.

B1 The pillow was soft and feathered, perfect for a good night's sleep.

B2 The dancer's costume was adorned with intricate feathered details.

C1 The artist painted a stunning portrait of a feathered peacock.

C2 The fashion designer showcased a collection of elegant feathered gowns on the runway.

Examples of feathered in a Sentence

formal The bird had beautifully feathered wings that shimmered in the sunlight.

informal I love how soft and feathered my new pillow is.

slang Check out that feathered haircut, it's so retro!

figurative Her words were like feathered arrows, piercing through his defenses.

Grammatical Forms of feathered

• past tense: feathered
• plural: feathers
• comparative: more feathered
• superlative: most feathered
• present tense: feathers
• future tense: will feather
• perfect tense: have feathered
• continuous tense: is feathering
• singular: feather
• positive degree: feathered
• infinitive: to feather
• gerund: feathering
• participle: feathered

Origin and Evolution of feathered

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'feathered' originated from the Old English word 'fethered' which derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'fethrōdaz'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something covered in or adorned with feathers, the term 'feathered' has evolved to also refer to the act of adding feathers as decoration or embellishment to various objects or clothing.