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Featherweight

Verb / ˈfeðɜ:ˌweɪt / Another word for featherweight — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Featherweight refers to someone or something that is very light in weight.

Synonyms & similar words

lightweight flyweight bantamweight slender thin airy delicate ethereal frail gossamer graceful lissome slim svelte petite dainty small tiny little minuscule

Example sentences

  1. The bird's feathers were featherweight and floated in the wind.
  2. She chose the featherweight blanket for the summer months.
  3. The wrestler moved up to the featherweight division.
  4. The gymnast performed a featherweight routine on the balance beam.
  5. The package was so featherweight, I almost thought it was empty.

Quotes

  • I'm a featherweight boxer who fights heavyweights. It's not the dog in the fight, it's the fight in the dog.
  • Life is a featherweight bout for most of us. We go points on pride until we finally go down for the count.
  • I'm a featherweight, but I'm tough.

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