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

This gel cream manages to feel featherlight while delivering serious hydration. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

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

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

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