cirriform

/sɪˈrɪəfɔːrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or having cirri, especially having a feathery or branching shape, often used to describe clouds.

“The cirriform clouds drifted lazily across the sky.”

2. noun

A shape or structure that is feathery or branching, especially in reference to cirri or cirriform clouds.

“The cirriform formations were a breathtaking sight to behold.”

Synonyms

  • cirrate
  • feathery

Antonyms

  • smooth
  • uniform