featherlight

adjective

feath·​er·​light ˈfe-t͟hər-ˈlīt 

: extremely light

Synonyms of featherlight

• lightweight

Examples of featherlight in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Plus, honeyed florals and featherlight gourmands. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026

The best part, however, is the ultra-soft Nulu fabric that’s smooth to the touch and ultra lightweight, feeling featherlight on your body and in your carry. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

Made of 100 percent European flax linen, both the tank and shorts are breathable and featherlight, making even the hottest days comfortable. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026

Woven through Visible Cloaks’ beautiful, featherlight album was a hope for serenity, a desire for peace that never came to pass. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for featherlight

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite