C1adjectivefashionsociety
US/ˈbɪr.dɪd/
UK/ˈbɪə.dɪd/
having a beard, the hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks
In context
A tall bearded man opened the door and asked what we wanted.
The bearded fisherman told us stories about the old days at sea.
My grandfather was a bearded, quiet man who loved gardening.
Words that go with bearded
adjective + noun
- bearded manA bearded man was sitting on the bench.
- bearded faceHis bearded face broke into a smile.
- bearded strangerA bearded stranger knocked on the door.
- bearded and tattooedThe bearded and tattooed singer greeted the crowd.
adverb + adjective
- long-beardedA long-bearded priest led the service.
- heavily beardedHe was a heavily bearded sailor.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a beard manCorrect: a bearded man