Synonyms of feathers

feathers 1 of 2

noun

plural of feather

1

as in kinds

a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common

they are a very sports-minded couple, and most of their friends are of the same feather

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kinds
• stripes
• types
• sorts
• genres
• varieties
• breeds
• species
• descriptions
• natures
• kidneys
• manners
• strains
• ilks
• likes
• classes
• persuasions
• orders
• models
• specimens
• samples
• categories
• groups
• families
• groupings
• ranks
• brackets
• suites
• bunches
• grades
• sets
• lots
• divisions

2

as in spirits

a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion

you're in fine feather today

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spirits
• modes
• moods
• feelings
• tempers
• humors
• cheers
• frames of mind
• hearts
• veins
• emotions
• attitudes
• sentiments
• passions
• viewpoints
• perspectives
• angles
• minds
• opinions
• convictions
• beliefs
• standpoints
• sensitivities
• expressions
• strains
• tones
• identities
• outlooks
• sensibilities
• slants
• judgments
• mind-sets
• temperaments
• personalities
• characters
• individualities
• mettles
• dispositions
• makeups
• self-identities
• selfhoods

feathers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of feather

1

as in poles

Related Words

• poles
• pulls
• canoes
• rows
• oars
• punts
• paddles
• sculls
• kayaks

2

as in frills

Related Words

• frills
• fillets
• ribbons
• flounces
• braids
• furbelows
• garlands
• swags
• wreathes
• fringes
• laces
• figures
• filigrees
• embroiders
• appliqués
• hangs
• jewels
• gilds
• bosses
• pearls
• diamonds
• chases
• gems
• paints
• brightens
• smartens
• traps
• freshens
• ornaments
• accessorizes
• drapes
• spruces (up)
• tricks (out)
• festoons
• garnishes
• dresses
• redecorates
• trims
• bedecks
• dresses up
• arrays
• adorns
• caparisons
• impearls
• blazons
• graces
• decks
• decorates
• embosses
• redoes
• beautifies
• embellishes
• bedizens
• enriches
• gussies up
• does up
• pretties (up)
• dolls up
• fancifies
• fancies up
• emblazes
• does
• glitzes (up)

Dissimilar Words

• scars
• disfigures
• mars
• defaces
• spoils
• strips
• reveals
• displays
• simplifies
• blemishes
• streamlines
• denudes
• exposes
• bares
• uncovers
• divests
• dismantles
• uglifies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of feathers

Noun

The elephants are escorted by handlers who fan them with peacock feathers and yak-hair whisks. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

Delaney said some local rancher friends donated a few hundred feathers to her from their flock of heirloom turkeys. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026

Nicole Kidman wore a red body-hugging outfit embellished with sequins and feathers. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 July 2026

They were killed for their feathers, eggs, and meat, while their wetlands habitat was destroyed for development and agriculture. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 6 July 2026

Straw bedding, feathers or animal hair placed in a container for investigation can all spark curiosity and engagement. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Levi’s icons like the 501 jean and the Type II jacket are elevated with feathers, embroidery and sculptural detailing. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

The Grammy winner shared photos from the festivities on June 20, showing off her custom Chanel haute couture gown embellished with crystals and feathers. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

One of the most elaborate wedding dresses in history, Queen Soraya of Iran’s Christian Dior wedding dress featured 37 yards of silver lamé, 6,000 diamonds, and 20,000 marabou feathers, and was so heavy that the train had to be cut at midnight. — Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 7 July 2026