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 black dress fit close to her form, with diamond cut-outs and a feathered, sparkling skirt that gave her the showgirl dynamism necessary on stage. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025

The singer Chappell Roan hit the Grammys red carpet in a feathered headpiece, theatrical makeup and an impressive manicure. —The Styles Desk, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2025

Jerk Beasley, a New Orleans native, designed a hoodie and T-shirts that feature graffiti-like text and a feathered, Black Masking Indian motif. —Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025

To compliment her hair, Rowland arrived in a custom slip dress—with a feathered jacket to match—and a natural makeup look by artist Adam Burrell. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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