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
- 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
- accommodate
- add
- administer
- afford
- alar
- alate
- arrange
- bestow
- bring
- care
- cater
- cespitose
- comose
- contribute
- dispense
- downy
- elevated
- equip
- fast
- favor
- feather
- feathered
- feed
- fit
- fit out
- fix up
- fix up with
- fleet
- fluffy
- furnish
- give
- grant
- hand over
- heel
- impart
- implement
- indulge
- keep
- lend
- light
- line
- lofty
- look after
- maintain
- minister
- outfit
- pennate
- prepare
- present
- procure
- produce
- proffer
- provision
- rapid
- ration
- ready
- render
- replenish
- serve
- stake
- stock
- stock up
- store
- sublime
- sustain
- swift
- take care of
- transfer
- turn out
- wispy
- wounded
- yield
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