Synonyms of featherlight

featherlight

adjective

ˈfe-t͟hər-ˈlīt 

as in lightweight

having little weight

the company has designed a strong but featherlight fiber which it hopes to market to manufacturers of body armor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lightweight
• feathery
• weightless
• light
• fragile
• tiny
• small
• underweight
• thin
• diminutive
• puny
• smallish
• slender
• undersized
• flimsy
• insubstantial
• wee
• petite
• little
• bantam
• slim
• minute
• slight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• heavy
• weighty
• leaden
• ponderous
• hefty
• overweight
• large
• substantial
• voluminous
• great
• extensive
• considerable
• massive
• oversize
• handsome
• huge
• super
• big
• jumbo
• sizable
• goodly
• bulky
• cumbersome
• unwieldy
• king-size
• hulking
• overscale
• largish
• whacking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of featherlight

Testers loved the cushiony texture, which felt featherlight on skin while delivering a noticeable surge of hydration and softness. — Sheryl George, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026

Lolavie is Bullock’s pal Jennifer Aniston’s hair brand; its hair oil features a featherlight formula that repairs breakage and fights frizz for 72 hours with just one application. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Tower 28’s Swipe All-Over Hydrating Serum Concealer is up to the task, pairing a featherlight, serum-like texture with buildable coverage. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026

These shorts from the Outdoor Research Ferrosi line are featherlight (averaging about six ounces) and paper thin. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026