ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. Bright and penetrating. (of eyes or a look)
  2. Covered or ornamented with, or as if with, beads.
  3. 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

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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