plumy

/'plu:mi/
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plumy

The dog's plumy tail wags happily in the park.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Adorned with feathers or plumes: Describing something that is decorated or embellished with feathers.
    • Having, covered with, or abounding in plumes or feathers: Describing an object or creature that possesses a large number of feathers, often creating a soft, full appearance.
    • Resembling a plume; soft and light like a feather: Describing something that has the visual or textural quality of a feather—soft, light, and often flowing.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The dancer's plumy headdress swayed gracefully with every movement.
    • We saw a plumy egret standing in the shallow water.
    • Her hat was so plumy it looked like a bird's nest.
    • The plant had plumy fronds that moved in the breeze.
Advanced Usage
  • Descriptive of texture or movement: Often used to describe hair, tails, or foliage that is exceptionally soft, full, and moves in a light, flowing manner reminiscent of feathers.
    • The fountain sent up a plumy spray of water into the air.
  • Literary/Figurative use: Can be used to describe something insubstantial or ethereal that resembles a plume.
    • Plumy clouds drifted across the summer sky.
Variants and Related Words
  • Plume (noun): A long, soft feather or a group of feathers, often used for ornament.
  • Plumed (adjective): Having or decorated with plumes. (e.g., )
  • Plumelike (adjective): Similar in meaning to "plumy," emphasizing resemblance.
Synonyms
  • Feathery: Having, resembling, or covered with feathers.
  • Plumed: Adorned with feathers.
  • Downy: Covered with soft, fine feathers or hair.
Antonyms
  • Bald: Lacking hair or feathers.
  • Sleek: Smooth and glossy, not soft and fluffy.
Related Phrases/Idioms

(Note: "Plumy" itself is not commonly used in fixed idioms. Its use is primarily descriptive.) - No direct idioms for "plumy." The related noun "plume" appears in idioms like: - To plume oneself on something: To take pride in something. (e.g., He plumed himself on his victory.)

plumy

The dog's plumy tail wags happily in the park.

Adjective
  1. adorned with feathers or plumes
  2. having or covered with or abounding in plumes
    • the plumed serpent
    • white-plumed egrets
  3. resembling a plume
    • the dog's plumy tail

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