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spectacular
[ spek-tak-yuh-ler ]
adjective
- of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.
- dramatically daring or thrilling:
a spectacular dive from a cliff.
Synonyms: , ,
noun
- a single television production featuring well-known performers and characterized by elaborate sets, costumes, staging, etc. Compare special ( def 14 ).
- an impressive, large-scale display:
another Hollywood spectacular.
spectacular
/ ɛˈæʊə /
adjective
- of or resembling a spectacle; impressive, grand, or dramatic
- unusually marked or great
a spectacular increase in spending
noun
- a lavishly produced performance
Derived Forms
- ˈٲܱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·ٲ····ٲ [spek-tak-y, uh, -, lar, -i-tee], ·ٲu·· noun
- ·ٲu·· adverb
- ԴDzȴ·ٲu· adjective
- non·ٲu·· adverb
- ܲȴ·ٲu· adjective
- un·ٲu·· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of spectacular1
Example Sentences
For years, conservationists have been working to bring native trees back to the spectacular Glen Rosa on the Isle of Arran.
Buckle also signed at Daniel's spectacular knockout victory over Anthony Joshua at Wembley last September.
Hernández had seen the proof of concept too, when Yamamoto blanked the New York Yankees over seven spectacular innings in the Bronx in June.
Saracens hardly touched the ball until the eighth minute when Tom Willis went on a spectacular carry, bouncing off challenge after challenge before eventually losing the ball.
"Marmalade features not only in the book and the lyrics, but physically on stage in a spectacular way."
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