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

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

Pitched with a single pole, the new Plex Solo Pro pulls out all the stops in furnishing backpackers and other deep-backcountry explorers with an ambitious blend of featherlight packability and camping convenience. — New Atlas, 18 July 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