adj

beady

BEE-dee

Beady (adj) means Small, round, and shiny, like a bead. Example: “The rat had beady black eyes that darted around the room.”

adj

Small, round, and shiny, like a bead.

"The rat had beady black eyes that darted around the room."

"She gave him a beady stare across the table."

How to use beady

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed almost always to describe small, sharp-looking eyes.

Common pairings

beady eyes beady little eyes beady stare

beadier comparative, more beady comparative, beadiest superlative, most beady superlative

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The rat had _____ black eyes that darted around the room.

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What does “beady” mean?

The word “beady” means small, round, and shiny, like a bead. In plain terms, used almost always to describe small, sharp-looking eyes.

How do you pronounce “beady”?

“Beady” is pronounced BEE-dee (/ˈbi.di/ in IPA).

How do you use “beady” in a sentence?

Here is “beady” used in a sentence: “The rat had beady black eyes that darted around the room.”

What part of speech is “beady”?

“Beady” is an adjective.