bespectacled
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of bespectacled
First recorded in 1735–45; be- + spectacled
Example Sentences
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However the bespectacled 44-year-old senator, who is pitching himself as a more measured member of the far-right dynasty, has surprised many with a surge in opinion polls ahead of October elections.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 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
A bespectacled 50-year-old Harvard and Stanford alum, Dmitriev had first visited Palo Alto, Calif., as a young study-abroad student and spoke the language of Wall Street.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
Tinubu, Nigeria’s bespectacled 73-year-old leader, was shocked by the saber-rattling from one of his country’s most important partners.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025
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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