An Encylopedia Britannica Company

The Britannica Dictionary mobile search

×

The Britannica Dictionary

beaded

1 ENTRIES FOUND:

beaded (adjective)

beaded /ˈbiːdəd/ adjective

beaded

/ˈbiːdəd/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of BEADED

1

: decorated with beads

fancy beaded dresses

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples

2

: covered with small drops of sweat

Her forehead was beaded with sweat/perspiration.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples

ASK THE EDITOR

What are the plural forms of check-in, passerby, and spoonful?

See the answer »

QUIZZES

Vocabulary Quiz Icon

Vocabulary Quiz

Test your word power

Take the Quiz »

Name That Thing Icon

Name That Thing

Take our visual quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

WORD OF THE DAY

Dishearten Illustration

: to cause (a person or group of people) to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage

Learn More »