displayed

American

[dih-spleyd] / dɪˈspleɪd /

adjective

Heraldry.

(of a bird) represented with wings and legs spread.

an eagle displayed.

Other Word Forms

undisplayed adjective
well-displayed adjective

Etymology

Origin of displayed

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; display + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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Although the physical robots moved more slowly and less precisely than the simulated agents, they displayed the same overall patterns.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Stormzy's vest, which was designed by Banksy and emblazoned with the Union Jack, is displayed near the end of the exhibition - illustrating how music can address issues of national identity, street crime, and prejudice.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

During this time, Neanderthal groups in Northern Europe displayed a wide range of cultural behaviors, and early Homo sapiens were beginning to appear in nearby regions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

She displayed “Poppy,” a squeegee abstract in cheery red and blue hues, in her living room, with an untitled version in subtler white and green hues from 2009 hanging in her bedroom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

After welcoming their sisters, they triumphantly displayed a table set out with such cold meat as an inn larder usually affords, exclaiming, “Is not this nice? Is not this an agreeable surprise?”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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