bearded
Americanadjective
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having a beard.
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having a hairlike growth or tuft, as certain wheats.
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having a barb, as a fishhook.
Other Word Forms
- beardedness noun
- nonbearded adjective
- unbearded adjective
Etymology
Origin of bearded
First recorded in 1350–1400, bearded is from the Middle English word beerdid. See beard, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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"I'm constantly nervous, on edge. It's because of the war. It has a huge effect on my health," said the bearded 18-year-old, who was dressed in black.
From Barron's
Target, meanwhile, brings back Kris K., a jolly bearded Christmas enthusiast introduced in a 2024 campaign.
Even more mysteriously, it bares the faint image of a bearded man that some Christians believe provides physical evidence of Jesus’ resurrection.
From Los Angeles Times
A large painting sits over the head of the table above the fireplace, of a bearded man dressed in a black robe.
From Literature
Just as when he’s poring over the playbook, the bearded bookworm reads with pen in hand or ready to note something on his phone.
From Los Angeles Times
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