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 department said "the two suspect cases were detected as a result of surveillance at slaughter" and added that both "cases displayed no clinical signs prior to slaughter".

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Its examples include the interest displayed by fans when pop star Taylor Swift and American footballer Travis Kelce announced their engagement.

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After an eye-catching ringwalk complete with a choreographed routine alongside a dance troupe, Hennessy, 21, displayed sharp footwork, crisp shot selection and fluid combination punching.

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But his later work displayed greater human sympathy, even if it was sometimes coolly received by the critics.

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The mural covers the walls of the museum’s Cabinet gallery, taking as inspiration the “Four Seasons” suite of François Boucher that is displayed just around the corner.

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