Feathery
(adjective)
- Having a light and delicate texture, like feathers.
- Resembling feathers in appearance or form.
Origin:
From the noun 'feather' meaning 'a growth of hair-like structures on the skin of birds'.
Examples:
- The feathery fern fronds swayed gently in the breeze.
- The feathery clouds were shaped like fluffy pillows in the sky.
- The feathery snowflakes danced in the air, creating a winter wonderland.
- The feathery icing created a delicate and lacy pattern on the cake.
- The feathery leaves of the dandelion floated away on the wind.