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Beady

/ˈbiː.di/ · adjective

Meaning

Resembling beads; small, round, and gleaming..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Resembling beads; small, round, and gleaming.
  2. Bright and penetrating. (of eyes or a look)
  3. Covered or ornamented with, or as if with, beads.
  4. Characterized by beads.

Example Sentences

seeing Mrs. Bute's beady eyes
I shivered in every limb, and a cold beady dew sprang out on my temples as I stood with eyes riveted on the spectral figure before me.
Cracked eggs, dead birds, scream as they fight for life / I can feel death, can see its beady eyes
beady liquor

Word Forms

Synonyms for beady

brightadornedspangleddecoratedsequinedbuttonybeadedspanglybejeweledjeweledbejewelledbeadlikejewelledgemmedbespangledbuttonlike

Related Words

beadlikebeadedsequinedjeweledbejeweleddecoratedadornedbuttonlikebuttonyjewelledspangledspanglybrightbejewelledbespangledgemmedbeady-eyedbeadfulbeakishpearllike

When Should You Use Beady?

Use beady when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does beady mean?

Beady means Resembling beads; small, round, and gleaming..

What is a synonym for beady?

Common synonyms include bright, adorned, spangled, decorated.

What is the opposite of beady?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use beady in a sentence?

seeing Mrs. Bute's beady eyes

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