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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One of the alligator’s glassy, beady eyes met hers as it glided by in the water, and Natalie held her breath.

From Literature

His beady black eyes shine in the dim light.

From Literature

The trolls focus their beady eyes on me and advance.

From Literature

Was the parrot—this thespian parrot, impersonating a pirate’s parrot, with a miniature costume eye patch covering one beady little bird eye—was this talented avian of the stage howling?

From Literature

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

From Los Angeles Times

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