bespectacled

[bih-spek-tuh-kuhld]

adjective

1. wearing eyeglasses.

bespectacled

/ bɪˈspɛktəkəld /

adjective

1. wearing spectacles

Word History and Origins

Origin of bespectacled¹

First recorded in 1735–45; be- + spectacled

Example Sentences

The show’s bespectacled title character is a gentle 8-year-old aardvark who spreads the joy of getting along with others.

From Salon

The lady of the house gifted him a September 1968 edition of Life magazine from her collection, and there, on the front cover, was a bespectacled Arthur Ashe at the net.

From BBC

Bailey’s character, the bespectacled paleontologist named Henry, evokes Harrison Ford’s “Indiana Jones”-era heartthrob, with director Gareth Edwards making sure to capture his wire-rimmed glasses beaming in the natural light.

From Salon

In several videos documenting the spat, Washington turns away from his co-star A$AP Rocky and Lee to address a bespectacled photographer.

From Los Angeles Times

The show's bespectacled title character is a gentle 8-year-old aardvark who spreads the joy of getting along with others.

From Salon