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velvety-plumaged

velvety-plumaged

8.9
Having soft, smooth feathers that look like velvet
  • adjective
  • /ˈvɛlvəti ˈplʌmɪdʒd/
translation icon : de plumaje aterciopelado
  • She marveled at the velvety-plumaged finch perched delicately on the branch.

Examples

  • Among the flock, the velvety-plumaged bird stood out for its deep, lustrous feathers.

  • The rare parrot, velvety-plumaged and bright, attracts attention from birdwatchers worldwide.

  • The velvety-plumaged bird perched gracefully on the branch.

  • Have you ever seen a velvety-plumaged parrot?

  • The velvety-plumaged bird displayed its shimmering feathers under the sunlight, captivating all who watched.

  • As she walked through the garden, she spotted a velvety-plumaged thrush among the vibrant flowers.

  • Birdwatchers eagerly gathered to observe the rare velvety-plumaged species that had flown into their area.

Synonyms

silky
vsvelvety-plumaged
37 1.0

Smooth and soft to touch like fine cloth

implies velvet-like matte softness rather than shiny silkiness
velvety
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11 3.8

Smooth and very soft in touch, look, sound, or taste

is specific to bird feathers rather than any surface
silken
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9 4.3

Very smooth, soft, and a little shiny like fine cloth

marks plush velvet feel over sleek silk shine
satiny
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3 4.1

Smooth and soft with a shiny surface like silk

focuses on soft matte velvet texture rather than glossy sheen
velvet-textured
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5.1

Smooth and very soft to touch, sound, or taste, like chocolate

is used specifically for bird plumage rather than general surfaces
as soft as velvet
vsvelvety-plumaged
3.6

Very soft to the touch like velvet

is mainly used to describe bird feather softness rather than fabrics
sueded
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5.3

A soft, velvet-like surface that feels slightly fuzzy to the touch

focuses on velvet-like feathers rather than leather-like finish
plush-like
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4.9

Soft and thick like a stuffed toy

describes velvet-like smoothness rather than thick piled softness
plushy
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4.6

Soft and thick like the fabric used for teddy bears

emphasizes smooth short pile of feathers rather than deep pile
silklike
vsvelvety-plumaged
3.7

Having a smooth, soft, and shiny feel like fine cloth

highlights plush look rather than thin silk sheen

How Soft

downy
4 4.2
velvety-plumaged
8.9
featheriness
1 7.4

Surface Forms

velvety-plumaged positive

Morphology

velvety-plumaged = velvety + plumaged (transparent) = velvet + plumage + y + ed

A straightforward compound of 'velvety' (soft like velvet) and 'plumaged' (having plumage), so the descriptive meaning follows directly from its parts.

Etymology

Velvety-plumaged combines velvety (like velvet, meaning 'soft and smooth') and plumaged (from plumage, meaning 'feathers'). So, it describes a bird whose feathers look and feel like velvet.