Word
beaded
Phoneticsbead·ed
US/ˈbidɪd/
UK/bˈiːdɪd/
Definition
adj. covered in small drops of liquid or decorated with small round objects. You use this to describe skin with sweat on it or a dress with shiny decorations.
adj. covered with small drops of moisture or decorated with small, typically round, ornamental objects. Often used to describe physiological states like sweating or the texture of artisanal crafts.
Examples
“Beaded sweat appeared on his forehead.”
“The bride wore a stunning beaded gown that shimmered under the ballroom lights.”
“As the humidity rose, beaded condensation began to form on the exterior of the chilled glass, eventually merging into long streaks that ran down to the coaster.”
Examples
simple
“Beaded sweat appeared on his forehead.”
contextual
“The bride wore a stunning beaded gown that shimmered under the ballroom lights.”
complex
“As the humidity rose, beaded condensation began to form on the exterior of the chilled glass, eventually merging into long streaks that ran down to the coaster.”
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.
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