Learn how to use the comparative “featherier” and superlative “featheriest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “feathery”?

The comparative form of “feathery” is “featherier”.

Example

The baby chick is featherier than the adult chicken.

Example

Her pillow is featherier than mine.

What is the superlative form of “feathery”?

The superlative form of “feathery” is “featheriest”.

Example

Among all the birds, the swan has the featheriest plumage.

Example

Her pillow is known for being the featheriest.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with feathery, featherier, and featheriest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more feathery' and 'most feathery' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, featherier and featheriest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Feathery does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: FeatheryFeatherier Superlative: FeatheryFeatheriest

Expressions with similar meanings to “featherier”

Used to describe something that is softer and more voluminous

Example

The fluffier clouds are more comfortable to lie on.

Used to indicate something that is lighter in weight or density

Example

The lighter feathers make the bird more agile in flight.

A slightly formal way of expressing increased softness and lightness

Example

The more downy feathers provide better insulation for the bird.

Expressions with similar meanings to “featheriest”

Similar to featheriest, this emphasizes both softness and volume

Example

Among all the pillows, the down pillow is the fluffiest.

Used to describe the highest level of lightness in weight or density

Example

The lightest feathers allow the bird to soar effortlessly.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of softness and lightness

Example

The most downy feathers provide the best insulation for the bird.

Using than with comparative “featherier”

When using the comparative form featherier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her pillow is featherier than mine." Here, than is used to show that the level of 'feathery' in her pillow is greater than the level of 'feathery' in mine.

How can I use this expression in context?

“featherier” and “featheriest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Animals

    The baby duckling is featherier than the adult duck.

    The baby duckling is featherier than the adult duck.

  • 2Pillows

    The luxury pillow is known for being featherier than other pillows.

    The luxury pillow is known for being featherier than other pillows.

  • 3Clothing

    Her coat is featherier than his jacket.

    Her coat is featherier than his jacket.

  • 4Decorations

    The Christmas tree is adorned with the featheriest ornaments.

    The Christmas tree is adorned with the featheriest ornaments.

  • 5Art

    The artist's brush strokes created the featheriest texture.

    The artist's brush strokes created the featheriest texture.

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