bespectacled
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of bespectacled
First recorded in 1735–45; be- + spectacled
Example Sentences
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The bespectacled Johnson then added: "Okay, that wasn't public."
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
The bespectacled local celebrity seemingly has it together — riding his recumbent bike to and from work each day, drinking healthy green juices, playing board games with his family on the weekends.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Some three weeks later, in February 1964, the Swedish starlet and the bespectacled Brit were married.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
The bespectacled leg-spinner recently had the Australians in a pickle and has a great chance to bag a hatful of wickets in the opening group stage against weaker teams.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
The bespectacled man seated behind it is almost invisible, blending in with his surroundings.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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