Definitions and Examples of feathered, plumed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having feathers.
Example
The bird's feathered wings helped it fly through the air.
Adorned with or having feathers.
Example
The horse had a plumed tail that swished back and forth as it ran.
Key Differences: feathered vs plumed
- 1Feathered simply means having feathers, while plumed implies that something is adorned with feathers.
- 2Feathered is a complementary antonym, while plumed is a gradable antonym.
Effective Usage of feathered, plumed
- 1Science: Use feathered to describe birds and other animals with feathers.
- 2Fashion: Use plumed to describe clothing or accessories adorned with feathers.
- 3Writing: Incorporate these antonyms in descriptive writing to create vivid imagery.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of plumeless are feathered and plumed. Feathered means having feathers, while plumed means adorned with or having feathers. Use these words in science to describe animals, in fashion to describe clothing or accessories, and in writing to create vivid imagery.
