plumelike
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a form, appearance, or quality that is similar to a plume. A plume is a long, soft feather or a similar arrangement of hair, fur, or other material that is often fluffy, flowing, or feathery in structure.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The dancer's costume had plumelike sleeves that floated gracefully with every movement.
- The seedpods of the clematis plant are plumelike, allowing them to be carried by the wind.
- The artist used a special brush to create plumelike strokes in the painting.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in botany and biology to describe structures that aid in wind dispersal, such as certain seeds or fruits.
- In descriptive writing, it can be applied metaphorically to describe anything soft, light, and flowing, like smoke or fabric.
Variants and Related Words
- Plume (noun): A long, soft feather or arrangement of feathers; a feathery tuft or formation.
- The knight's helmet was adorned with a bright red plume.
- Plumy (adjective): Another adjective meaning covered with or resembling plumes; feathery.
- The ostrich has a large, plumy tail.
- Feathery (adjective): Resembling or covered with feathers; light and delicate.
- The fern has feathery leaves.
Synonyms
- Featherlike
- Feathery
- Plumed
- Plumose (a more technical term, often used in scientific contexts)
Antonyms
- Sleek
- Smooth
- Solid
- Unadorned
Adjective
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resembling a plume
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the dog's plumy tail
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