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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The voice of George Harrison confirms our suspicion: “Our story opens in Corsica. On the verandah is a bearded man in glasses, conducting a small choir.”
From Salon
"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
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