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

Take a behind scenes tour of the center and get some facetime with feathered and aquatic friends. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2025

De Ramon supported her partner in a breezy two-piece set, complete with a halter neckline that went sheer at the midriff, a long skirt with feathered detailing, and a white Chanel purse. —Grace Jordan-Weinstein, People.com, 17 June 2025

So don't go swatting a feathered invader with a broom or plotting a troublesome bird's demise; instead, try some diversionary tactics. —Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 16 May 2025

Twigs looks like a modern-day flapper in a feathered gown. —Elise Wrabetz, NBC news, 5 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for feathered

• unweathered
• tethered
• weathered