Beady
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbiː.di/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Beady is an adjective meaning Resembling beads; small, round, and gleaming.
Meaning
Resembling beads; small, round, and gleaming.
More Meanings
- Bright and penetrating. (of eyes or a look)
- Covered or ornamented with, or as if with, beads.
- Characterized by beads.
Example Sentences
beady liquor
seeing Mrs. Bute's beady eyes
Cracked eggs, dead birds, scream as they fight for life / I can feel death, can see its 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.
Word Forms
- beadier
- beadiest
Synonyms for beady
Depending on context, synonyms include bright, adorned, spangled, decorated, sequined, buttony.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beadlike, beaded, sequined, jeweled, bejeweled, decorated.
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