velvety-plumaged
- adjective
- /ˈvɛlvəti ˈplʌmɪdʒd/
- She marveled at the velvety-plumaged finch perched delicately on the branch.
Examples
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Among the flock, the velvety-plumaged bird stood out for its deep, lustrous feathers.
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The rare parrot, velvety-plumaged and bright, attracts attention from birdwatchers worldwide.
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The velvety-plumaged bird perched gracefully on the branch.
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Have you ever seen a velvety-plumaged parrot?
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The velvety-plumaged bird displayed its shimmering feathers under the sunlight, captivating all who watched.
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As she walked through the garden, she spotted a velvety-plumaged thrush among the vibrant flowers.
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Birdwatchers eagerly gathered to observe the rare velvety-plumaged species that had flown into their area.
Synonyms
Smooth and soft to touch like fine cloth
Smooth and very soft in touch, look, sound, or taste
Very smooth, soft, and a little shiny like fine cloth
Smooth and soft with a shiny surface like silk
Smooth and very soft to touch, sound, or taste, like chocolate
Very soft to the touch like velvet
A soft, velvet-like surface that feels slightly fuzzy to the touch
Soft and thick like a stuffed toy
Soft and thick like the fabric used for teddy bears
Having a smooth, soft, and shiny feel like fine cloth
How Soft
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.