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Monocled: meaning, definitions and examples

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monocled

 

[ หˆmษ’nษ™kl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, fashion

Monocled refers to the characteristic of wearing a monocle, which is a single eyeglass. Typically associated with a specific style, monocles were fashionable in the 19th and early 20th centuries among the upper class. This accessory is often linked to a certain intellectual or aristocratic persona, giving an air of sophistication. The use of a monocle can denote a sense of vintage style and a particular charm, evoking images of characters in classic literature or films.

Synonyms

eye piece, one-eyed glasses, single lens

Examples of usage

  • He adjusted his monocled gaze at the audience.
  • The gentleman strolled through the park, monocled and dapper.
  • She wore a monocled expression as she read the old manuscript.

Translations

Translations of the word "monocled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น monรณculo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค• เค†เค‚เค– เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช monokel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ monokel

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะพะบะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ monokl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒŽใ‚ฏใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท monocle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ monรณculo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท monokรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋…ธํด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุธุงุฑุฉ ุฃุญุงุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monokl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ monokel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•็‰‡็œผ้•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ monokel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eina linsu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะพะบะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ monokl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ monรณculo

Etymology

The term 'monocle' originated from the Greek word 'monoklos', which combines 'mono-' meaning 'single' and 'kleos' meaning 'lens'. It was used to describe a single lens fitted into a wire frame, usually to be held in place by the muscle tone of the eye socket. Monocles became popular in the 19th century, particularly among the European elite and intellectuals, who favored them for both practical vision correction and as a fashionable accessory. They were often associated with the upper class and were seen as a sign of sophistication and taste. Monocles have since fallen out of mainstream fashion but remain a symbol of vintage style, frequently appearing in parodies and representations of the past. Over the decades, the monocle has been depicted in various forms of media, contributing to its lasting image as an emblem of the eccentric aristocrat.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,896, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.