1. small, round, and shiny like a bead
2. describing eyes that are small, bright, and watchful, often suggesting suspicion or cunning

Examples

• The bird had small beady eyes that watched every movement.
• She noticed his beady stare from across the room.
• The snake’s beady eyes glinted in the sunlight.
• Water formed beady droplets on the waxed surface.
• The old man’s beady eyes missed nothing that happened in the store.
• Beady pearls of sweat appeared on his forehead.
• The detective’s beady gaze made the suspect uncomfortable.