Brady

¹

[ brey-dee ]

noun

1. James Buchanan Diamond Jim, 1856–1917, U.S. financier, noted for conspicuously extravagant living.
2. Mathew B., 1823?–96, U.S. photographer, especially of the Civil War.
3. a male given name.

brady-

²

1. a combining form meaning “slow,” used in the formation of compound words:

   bradytelic.

brady-

combining_form

1. indicating slowness

   bradycardia

Word History and Origins

Origin of Brady¹

< Greek, combining form of bradýs slow, heavy

Word History and Origins

Origin of Brady¹

from Greek bradus slow

Example Sentences

However, Brady organized his own, informal workouts with Bucs players at a Tampa high school — along the way ignoring warnings from the league and its players’ union — and the results spoke for themselves.

From Washington Post

Only Brady and Hart returned to their respective teams for an 18th go-round.

From Washington Post

If you map out their spread, Brady notes, the majority of the fleas are found in lakes with public access.

From Popular-Science

When the team struggled in November, Arians changed his approach and adjusted his offense to fit Brady.

From Washington Post

All we can do now is rattle off the many different dimensions by which Brady is, in fact, the best ever.

From FiveThirtyEight

Tom Brady, the prettiest of pretty boys, leads the Patriots.

From The Daily Beast

If Justin Bieber were Tom Brady's son, Brady would most likely be unable to afford his weekly allowance.

From The Daily Beast

In 2013, Brady signed a $57 million dollar deal with the Patriots for being the best at what he does.

From The Daily Beast

Hell, even Tom Brady has admitted to man-crushing on Derek Jeter.

From The Daily Beast

That same year, Clinton awarded Brady the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest award given to civilians.

From The Daily Beast

Hugh Brady, appointed by patent in 1563, was a purely Protestant bishop.

From Project Gutenberg

Brady had made many trips to Venus, spending considerable time among the colonies.

From Project Gutenberg

Our party consisted of Cragley, Brady, three of the crew, four other passengers and myself.

From Project Gutenberg

Brady and I had become friends during the trip, having spent many hours together.

From Project Gutenberg

He took his brady blade in hand;Long time the partridge foe he sought.

From Project Gutenberg