displayed

[dih-spleyd]

adjective

Heraldry.

1. (of a bird) represented with wings and legs spread.

   an eagle displayed.

Other Word Forms

• undisplayed adjective
• well-displayed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of displayed¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; display + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The environment ministry said African Parks had displayed an arrogant and disrespectful attitude towards the government, failing to co-operate fully with authorities.

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Despite a prominently displayed “no cell phones” sign like the one from Luke’s Diner, fans couldn’t help but take selfies and videos of the set recreations.

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She was also a scuba diver and a car enthusiast - her beloved Toyota Supra is now displayed in a Nara museum.

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The events unveiled at Charing Cross show that our work is far from complete, and for the appalling behaviour displayed, which damages the trust our communities put into the Met, we are truly sorry.

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When prosecutors displayed gruesome crime scene photos that showed how Calzada and Gallegos looked when they were found, some members of the jury recoiled.

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