feathered

adjective

feath·​ered ˈfe-t͟hərd 

1

: having feathers

… misidentified as … a flying reptile, not a feathered dinosaur …

—Luis M. Chiappe

referring to birds as "our feathered friends"

2

: covered or decorated with feathers

He was a big man, and in his costume— … feathered anklets, feathered gauntlets, beaded headband … —he seemed magnified in every dimension, almost a spirit-being.

—Ian Frazier

From this region come the magnificent beadwork art, the buckskin garments, the great feathered war bonnet, and the concept of long fringed shirts.

—Frederick J. Dockstader

Examples of feathered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Morning Show star wears a gorgeous black feathered gown. —Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025

Baldwin was recalling her week 1 outfit, a tightly corseted silver and lime green top with a deep V that flowed into a feathered skirt, all supported by a tight strap slung around her neck. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025

Photos shared by Thomas show her in a white strapless satin gown with a feathered bottom, radiating classic elegance. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

For the Met Gala, her coif was half-braided with a feathered headpiece marking the separation to the back. —Essence, 26 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for feathered

• unweathered
• tethered
• weathered