Antonyms for feathered

Grammar : Adj, verb

Spell : feth -erd

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɛð ərd

Definition of feathered

Origin : Old English feðer "feather," in plural, "wings," from Proto-Germanic *fethro (cf. Old Saxon fethara, Old Norse fioþr, Swedish fjäder, Middle Dutch vedere, Dutch veder, Old High German fedara, German Feder), from PIE *pet-ra-, from root *pet- "to rush, to fly" (see petition (n.)). Feather-headed "silly" is from 1640s. Feather duster attested by 1858. Figurative use of feather in (one's) cap attested by 1734.

As in feathery : adj plumed
As in tufted : adj feathery
As in winged : adj with wings
As in provide : verb supply, support

Example sentences :

He swept off his feathered hat, and made them a leg very elegantly.
Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini

She would like some feathered snacks, And when he leaves, the cat attacks!
Extract from : « FreeChildrenStories.com Collection » by Daniel Errico

The feathered hooks tempt them, and they rise freely to the lure.
Extract from : « Out-of-Doors in the Holy Land » by Henry Van Dyke

I cannot long spare my wisdom, for who would guide the feathered folk?
Extract from : « Boys and Girls Bookshelf (Vol 2 of 17) » by Various

You always choose February to moult in, and you will have to be feathered down there.
Extract from : « Love and Lucy » by Maurice Henry Hewlett

It wasn't for nothing, let me tell you; their nests were feathered, you may believe.
Extract from : « The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals » by Ann S. Stephens

These objects are intended solely for the delight of these feathered artists.
Extract from : « The Industries of Animals » by Frdric Houssay

We feathered our oars at once, and fell to listening with lowered heads.
Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer

He told about the feathered suits he had made for them, and where these suits could be found.
Extract from : « Stories the Iroquois Tell Their Children » by Mabel Powers

They were dressed for what they were going after, a war dance, and were all painted and feathered.
Extract from : « Old Rail Fence Corners » by Various

Synonyms for feathered

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