adj
feathered
Feathered (adj) means Covered in feathers. Example: “The feathered creature hopped along the fence.”
adj
1
Covered in feathers.
"Some birds are feathered tufts of color so resplendent that they stand out brilliantly from their surroundings."
— Ari Daniel, How parrot plumage gets its dazzling reds and yellows (2024)
"The feathered creature hopped along the fence."
2
Having a soft, gradually blended edge (of hair, makeup, or an image).
"She asked for a feathered fringe at the hairdresser's."
How to use feathered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCovered with feathers, or blended softly at the edges.
Common pairings
feathered hair
feathered friend
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unfeathered
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What does “feathered” mean?
The word “feathered” means covered in feathers. In plain terms, covered with feathers, or blended softly at the edges.
How do you use “feathered” in a sentence?
Here is “feathered” used in a sentence: “The feathered creature hopped along the fence.”
What is another word for “feathered”?
Words with a similar meaning to “feathered” include befeathered.
What part of speech is “feathered”?
“Feathered” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “feathered” have?
“Feathered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: covered in feathers.
