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

It has also displayed Russia’s willingness to use purported hypersonic cruise missiles, which the West currently doesn’t have adequate defenses for.

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But Portland also gave her the start of her journalism career—and displayed her characteristic nerve.

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The veteran guard, who has been dealing with Achilles tendinopathy, took part in most of practice and displayed his defensive tenacity and communication.

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And offsetting the show’s modest annoyances is the rare chance to see more than 100 items, some never before displayed, that embody the story of Anne Frank and her family.

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Foreigners were astonished to see that even ordinary Dutch homes displayed paintings.

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