displayed

[ dih-spleyd ]

adjective

, Heraldry.

1. (of a bird) represented with wings and legs spread:

   an eagle displayed.

Other Words From

• undis·played adjective
• well-dis·played adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of displayed¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; display + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The research showed that the great majority of participants displayed a strong tendency to match R with the jagged line and L with the straight line, regardless of which was presented first.

From Science Daily

The Charity Commission said his daughter and son-in-law displayed a "pattern of behaviour" in which they benefitted personally from the Captain Tom Foundation and people "would understandably feel misled".

From BBC

He displayed a nice burst on his first carry, gaining 15 yards.

From Los Angeles Times

The guitar was displayed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the Ohio, United States.

From BBC

If the hostility displayed by Kennedy and Trump toward vaccination mandates becomes federal policy, we may well see more and larger outbreaks.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• advertised
• visible