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feathered

Covered with feathers. / Having a soft, gradual, or tapered edge rather than a sharp or abrupt one. / Having a shape or pattern that resembles a feather, often characterized by fine, radiating lines.
Adjective

This term describes a specific visual or tactile quality of softness and gradual transition. When used in art or design, it refers to a technique where a boundary is blurred or tapered, avoiding a harsh line to create a seamless blend. This is distinct from a "blurred" edge, which implies a lack of focus, whereas "feathered" implies a deliberate, controlled softening of the perimeter.

In a biological or decorative sense, the word evokes the light, airy, and radiating structure of avian plumage. It is frequently used to describe patterns that branch out from a central point or textures that feel light and wispy.

Meanings

Adjective

Covered with feathers.

The bird has a beautifully feathered crest.

Adjective

Having a soft, gradual, or tapered edge rather than a sharp or abrupt one.

The artist created a feathered edge to the painting to blend the colors smoothly.

Adjective

Having a shape or pattern that resembles a feather, often characterized by fine, radiating lines.

She wore a dress with a delicate feathered pattern along the hem.

Examples

The peacock displayed its brightly feathered tail to attract a mate.

The peacock displayed its brightly feathered tail to attract a mate.

Look at that small feathered creature hiding in the bushes.

Look at that small feathered creature hiding in the bushes.

The dragon was a massive feathered serpent with shimmering gold scales.

The dragon was a massive feathered serpent with shimmering gold scales.

Fantasy

You should use a feathered edge here so the two colors blend smoothly.

You should use a feathered edge here so the two colors blend smoothly.

I prefer a feathered trim on the curtains to give them a softer look.

I prefer a feathered trim on the curtains to give them a softer look.

Make sure the transition is feathered to avoid a harsh line in the photo.

The marble floor had a beautiful feathered pattern of grey and white.

Those feathered clouds usually signal that the weather is about to change.

Those feathered clouds usually signal that the weather is about to change.

Trivia

The artist painted delicate feathered strokes to mimic the look of wind.

The artist painted delicate feathered strokes to mimic the look of wind.

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