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Definition of spectacled

spectacled

/ˈspɛktəkəld/
spec · ta · cled
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• adjective

1

Having markings around the eyes or on the body that resemble a pair of eyeglasses (used especially in the common names of certain animals).

Example

"The spectacled bear is native to the cloud forests of the Andes and has distinctive pale rings around its eyes."

2

Wearing eyeglasses or spectacles.

Example

"The spectacled archivist carefully examined the fragile manuscript through a magnifying glass."

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• Nearby Words

speckly
specs
spectacle
spectacled
spectacled bear
spectacled caiman
spectacled cobra

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from the plural noun 'spectacles' (derived via Old French from Latin 'spectaculum', from 'spectare' meaning 'to look at') combined with the adjectival suffix '-ed'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spectacled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spectacled
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