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bearded

BEER-dihd

Bearded (adj) means having a beard. Example: “A tall, bearded man answered the door.”

adj
1
Having a beard.
"A tall, bearded man answered the door."

How to use bearded

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving facial hair — describes a person (or sometimes an animal or plant) with a beard-like feature.

Common pairings
a bearded man a well-bearded face

Word forms

more bearded comparative, most bearded superlative

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Etymology

From Middle English berded, either from Old English ġebearded or formed anew in Middle English; by surface analysis, beard + -ed. Compare Dutch bebaarde (“bearded”), Middle Low German bārt (“bearded”), archaic German gebartet (“bearded”).

Origin: Middle English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bearded” mean?

The word “bearded” means having a beard. In plain terms, having facial hair — describes a person (or sometimes an animal or plant) with a beard-like feature.

How do you pronounce “bearded”?

“Bearded” is pronounced BEER-dihd (/ˈbɪɹdəd/ in IPA).

How do you use “bearded” in a sentence?

Here is “bearded” used in a sentence: “A tall, bearded man answered the door.”

What is the opposite of “bearded”?

The opposite of “bearded” — its antonyms — is beardless.

What part of speech is “bearded”?

“Bearded” is an adjective.

Is “bearded” a common word?

“Bearded” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

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