plumy

/ˈpluːmi/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or covered with plumes; having long, soft, and fluffy feathers

“The plumy tail of the peacock is its most striking feature.”

2. noun

a plumy feather or a plume-like growth

“The plumy tufts on the old tree’s branches caught the wind.”

Synonyms

  • feathery
  • fluffy
  • plume-like

Antonyms

  • bare
  • barren