featherlight

adjective

feath·​er·​light ˈfe-t͟hər-ˈlīt 

: extremely light

Synonyms of featherlight

• lightweight

Examples of featherlight in a Sentence

the company has designed a strong but featherlight fiber which it hopes to market to manufacturers of body armor

Recent Examples on the Web

Its featherlight, razor-thin design goes everywhere without weighing you down, and its long-lasting battery gets you through a full day on a single charge. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 28 Sep. 2026

This gel cream manages to feel featherlight while delivering serious hydration. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

Testers loved the cushiony texture, which felt featherlight on skin while delivering a noticeable surge of hydration and softness. — Sheryl George, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026

Lolavie is Bullock’s pal Jennifer Aniston’s hair brand; its hair oil features a featherlight formula that repairs breakage and fights frizz for 72 hours with just one application. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for featherlight

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite