1. having a beard

1. past tense of beard: to confront boldly

Examples

• The bearded man stroked his chin thoughtfully.
• Santa Claus is traditionally depicted as a jolly, bearded figure.
• The bearded iris bloomed beautifully in the garden.
• She bearded the lion in his den by confronting the CEO directly.
• The activist bearded the politician about environmental policies.
• His bearded face was barely visible in the dim light.