bearded

[ beer-did ]

adjective

1. having a beard.
2. having a hairlike growth or tuft, as certain wheats.
3. having a barb, as a fishhook.

Other Words From

• bearded·ness noun
• non·bearded adjective
• un·bearded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bearded¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, bearded is from the Middle English word beerdid. See beard, -ed ³

Example Sentences

A bearded man in a life jacket is seen shouting at the fishermen: "I have no strength left," as he is taken to safety, in a video posted by the prosecutor's office.

From BBC

In a widely circulated video, reportedly recorded in prison, the bearded gangster declares, “There is a desire for revolution in our hearts. Let’s see how much strength the enemy has.”

From BBC

Jay also "enjoyed fishing and rabbiting with his dad" and helped looking after the family pets, which included lurchers, ferrets and a bearded dragon.

From BBC

“We will always remember ‘the bearded charmer’ and his never-ending search for vintage motorcycles and bikes,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times

A white man with grey, straggly hair stroked his bearded chin.

From BBC

Related Words

• shaggy
• unshaven