Light as a feather Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫaɪt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɛðɝ
LYT-az-uh-FEH-thur
lˈaɪt/ /ˈæs/ /æɪ/ /fˈɛðɐ
LYT-az-uh-FEH-thuh
Definition
Used to describe something that is extremely light in weight, so light that it feels almost weightless.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, poetic expression. Used for physical objects, emotions, or experiences that feel extremely light. Common in comparisons: 'as light as a feather'. Not for subtle differences; for obvious lightness.
Spanish: ligero como una plumaPortuguese (BR): leve como uma plumaPortuguese (PT): leve como uma penaChinese (Simplified): 轻如羽毛Chinese (Traditional): 輕如羽毛Hindi: पंख जितना हल्काArabic: خفيف كالريشةBengali: পাখির পালকের মতো হালকাRussian: лёгкий как перышкоJapanese: 羽のように軽いVietnamese: nhẹ như lông hồngKorean: 깃털처럼 가벼운Turkish: tüy kadar hafifUrdu: پَر کی طرح ہلکاIndonesian: ringan seperti bulu
Example Sentences
This bag is light as a feather.
basic
After losing weight, he feels light as a feather.
basic
This pillow is light as a feather.
basic
I picked up the kitten and it was light as a feather!
natural
After the surgery, my head felt light as a feather.
natural
Put on these running shoes—they're light as a feather.
natural