plumy
1
8.1
- adjective
- /ˈpluːmi/
:
plumoso
- The bird's plumy feathers made it look soft and elegant as it perched on the branch.
- plumy tail
Examples
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Huge had come inside, and now held his plumy tail tensely up in the air, his head high and wary.
Fiction book (2000) -
And with all due respect, sir, you can shove your little stick up your plumy little ass.
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And they had these long, plumy tails that swayed when they walked.
Fiction book (1995) -
The dog's plumy tail brushed from side to side, the intelligent eyes that rarely left its master's face brightened.
Fiction book (1991) -
When I still didn't get out of bed, he sat on my chest, his plumy tail feather dusting my teary face, blocking my view.
Fiction book (1991) -
The animal, hearing the reference, brushed the plumy tail on the deck, the mouth widened in a grin, exhibiting razor-sharp teeth.
Fiction book (1991) -
She wore a hat decorated with a plumy feather that added a touch of luxury to her outfit.
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The plumy cushions on the sofa invited everyone to sit and relax in comfort.
Synonyms
77
1.0
Soft and light, like fur or feathers
28
1.6
Covered or decorated with feathers
6
3.4
Having a light soft texture like feathers
4
4.2
Soft and having many fine, light hairs or feathers
3
3.5
Having a soft, full, and fluffy feel like a cushion
1
6.7
Having feathers on a bird or used as decoration on clothing
Having soft, smooth feathers that look like velvet
A thing that has soft, feathery parts like a large feather
Having soft parts that look like feathers
Having feathers or a small feather decoration
Light and soft like a bird's wing
Antonyms
How Feathery
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Plumy comes from the word plume, which means 'feather', plus the ending -y that means 'full of' or 'like'. So plumy describes something soft and light like feathers.