Meaning & use

bearded

adjective·Everyday

Having a beard, or covered with beard-like growth, as in certain plants or animals.

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The bearded man at the counter greeted every customer with a warm smile.

A bearded dragon is a popular pet lizard named for the spiky scales under its chin.

A note on using this word

Bearded is also used in species names, such as 'bearded dragon' or 'bearded vulture,' referring to distinctive facial features.

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clean-shaven

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