beady
word
Definition
Describes something small, round, and shining like a bead, often used to describe eyes that look watchful, bright, or suspicious.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes eyes; 'beady eyes' is very common for animals or suspicious people. Slightly negative or unfriendly nuance if used for people. Rarely used for other objects. Not slang.
Spanish: como cuentas - redondos y brillantes (ojos)Portuguese (BR): redondos e brilhantes (olhos) - tipo contasPortuguese (PT): redondos e brilhantes (olhos) - tipo contasChinese (Simplified): 像珠子一样（眼睛）- 圆而明亮（眼睛）Chinese (Traditional): 像珠子一樣（眼睛）- 圓而明亮（眼睛）Hindi: मोतियों जैसे (आंखें) - गोल और चमकीले (आंखें)Arabic: مثل الخرز (عينان) - دائريتان ولامعتان (عينان)
Example Sentences
The bird has beady black eyes.
basic
He looked at me with his beady eyes.
basic
Spiders often have beady eyes.
basic
Her cat's beady eyes glowed in the dark.
natural
I don't trust him—those beady little eyes make him look sneaky.
natural
The doll's beady eyes are a bit creepy at night.
natural