bespectacled
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of bespectacled
First recorded in 1735–45; be- + spectacled
Example Sentences
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Amory Lovins, a bespectacled and mustachioed 78-year-old physicist and former MacArthur grant recipient, doesn’t buy the safety rationale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
His premiership coincided with the presidency of Jiang Zemin, the gregarious, bespectacled economic reformer who died in 2022.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Suddenly, your good time is interrupted by an elder pulling you aside and pushing you toward a paunchy, bespectacled sack lurking in a corner.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
The 6-10 center became a bespectacled college basketball cult hero known affectionately as “Cream Abdul Jabbar” while leading Indiana State to the NIT championship game in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
She was immensely plump, and bespectacled, and was delighted to have someone to talk to.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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