Synonyms for beady
ˈbi dibeady

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1. beady, beadlike, buttony, buttonlikeadjective

   small and round and shiny like a shiny bead or button

   "bright beady eyes"; "black buttony eyes"

   Synonyms:
   buttony, spangly, beadlike, spangled, jewelled, sequined, jeweled, gemmed, buttonlike

   Antonyms:
   undecorated, unadorned, dull

2. beady, gemmed, jeweled, jewelled, sequined, spangled, spanglyadjective

   covered with beads or jewels or sequins

   Synonyms:
   buttony, spangly, beadlike, spangled, jewelled, sequined, jeweled, gemmed, buttonlike

   Antonyms:
   undecorated, unadorned, dull

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1. Charlie McCarthy (Edgar Bergen):

   Charlie once described someone as having beady eyes and a nifty belly.