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beaded

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbidɪd// UK //bˈiːdɪd// bead·ed

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.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.

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