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featherlight
UK
/ˈfɛðəlaɪt/
US
/ˈfɛðərlaɪt/
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featherlight
adjective
UK
/ˈfɛðəlaɪt/
US
/ˈfɛðərlaɪt/
Qualitative adjective; used mainly of something extremely light in weight or, figuratively, very delicate/gentle. Comparative and superlative are normally formed analytically.
léger
The featherlight laptop was easy to carry all day.
L'ordinateur portable léger était facile à porter toute la journée.
Additional translations
léger
Au sens d'une pression, d'un toucher ou d'un mouvement très doux.
Synonyms
feathery
featherlike
lightweight
ultralight
airy
gossamer
diaphanous
ethereal
delicate
insubstantial
weightless
floaty
light-as-a-feather
Antonyms
heavy
weighty
hefty
ponderous
massive
dense
substantial
bulky
Definitions
featherlight
adjective
Extremely light in weight.
The featherlight laptop was easy to carry all day.
Very delicate, gentle, or light in touch, movement, or effect.
She applied a featherlight touch to the wound.
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