# bearded

/ˈbɪɹdəd/ (US) · /bˈiədɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bearded
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

having a beard on the face. You use this to describe a man who has grown facial hair.

For teachers: having a beard; characterized by the growth of hair on the chin and cheeks. Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after a linking verb.

## Examples

- The bearded man smiled at us.
- The bearded stranger asked for directions to the nearest train station.
- In Renaissance portraits, the bearded philosopher often symbolizes wisdom and deep contemplation, contrasting with the clean-shaven youth.

## Usage notes

- Often used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'a bearded man').

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