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beaded

American  
[bee-did] / ˈbi dɪd /

adjective

  1. ornamented with or largely composed of beads.

    a beaded handbag.

Other Word Forms

  • unbeaded adjective

Etymology

Origin of beaded

First recorded in 1570–80; bead + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Gayle King, gripping the train of her beaded dress, walked cautiously in her heels.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

Here, the real Presley is charismatic as hell, and looks great beaded in sanctified sweat.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

She brings over a beaded, floral skirt she got as a teenager from Mexico in the 1950s.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

Kelce had also talked about making her a beaded friendship bracelet, which were popular during the Eras Tour, and said he wanted to give her his phone number.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

She shifts in her chair, making the tassels on her beaded tan suede moccasins bounce.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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