beady

American

[bee-dee] / ˈbi di /

adjective

beadier, beadiest

beadlike; small, globular, and glittering.

beady eyes.
covered with or full of beads.

beady British

/ ˈbiːdɪ /

adjective

small, round, and glittering: used esp of eyes
resembling or covered with beads

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Other Word Forms

beadily adverb
beadiness noun

Etymology

Origin of beady

First recorded in 1820–30; bead + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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He was short and balding, with beady brown eyes, a friendly face and gracious manner.

From Los Angeles Times

They also have developed a reputation for cuteness, borne of their beady eyes and diminutive size.

From Los Angeles Times

Who knew there was so much nuance behind those beady eyes?

From Salon

Their black plumage, beady eyes, haunting cry and eager scavenging have earned them a prominent and creepy place in myth and folklore.

From New York Times

McConnell chafed at this and his beady little eyes bulged with contempt as he had to choke down the filth Trump spewed.

From Salon

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