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/spekˈtæk.jə.lər/ us

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B1 very exciting to look at: a spectacular view He scored a spectacular goal in the second half. There was a spectacular sunset last night.

B1 especially great: We've had spectacular success with the product.

More examplesFewer examplesThe Olympics climaxed in a spectacular closing ceremony.He makes a spectacular entrance in act two draped in a gold sheet.Scotland is famous for its spectacular countryside.The river snakes through some of the most spectacular countryside in France.As the mother of the bride, I feel obliged to wear something really spectacular.

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Exciting and interesting

absorbing

absorbingly

action-packed

adventurous

alley

excitingly

exhilarating

eye-catchingly

fancifully

fascinating

prepossessing

provocative

provocatively

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vibrantly

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spectacularnoun [ C ] uk

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/spekˈtæk.jə.lər/ us

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/spekˈtæk.jə.lɚ/

an event or performance that is very exciting to watch and involves a lot of people

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Spectacles & performances

aerobatic

am-dram

amateur theater

balancing act

banderilla

double-header

magic circle

masque

matinee

minstrel show

music hall

rendering

roast

routine

spectacle

stripping

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exciting and interesting because of being large or extreme: a spectacular sunset The scenery is spectacular. He scored a spectacular touchdown. The raffle was a spectacular success.

spectacularnoun [ C ] us

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a large, exciting event, show, or performance: a television spectacular

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Examples of spectacular

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Of course great spectaculars or international documentaries cost a tremendous amount of money.

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The scope for such spectaculars will be much wider with the advent of the television cameras.

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I am not referring to the spectaculars on television last winter, deplorable though they were.

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The colour illustrations are generally spectacular, but in some cases the quality is disappointing with crucial details difficult to elucidate.

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The illustrations include some spectacular examples of articulated crinoids.

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Almost half the children responded in "spectacular fashion" presenting with unusual motivation to work, and an enhanced ability to read, comprehend, and do arithmetic.

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Around 1890 the 'opera-ballo' was exhausted, even its spectacular element having lost appeal.

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Staging by professional actor-managers became lavish as scenery, costumes, and musical style were coordinated for spectacular effects.

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Not surprisingly, the most spectacular of all these moments is reserved for the final staged performance.

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The multi-purpose arena is as flexible as possible; it can stage concerts, entertainment spectaculars, business conferences and exhibitions.

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The enormous building which would likely eclipse the school in height would be able to host arena spectaculars.

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The 1921 centennial was almost as spectacular as that of 1910.

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The auditorium had four tiers, with a stage large enough for the greatest spectaculars.

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Interestingly, he also notes that the country has a national life characterised by spectacular events.

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The evolution of the neocortex, has attracted much interest since it seems to hold the key to the spectacular peculiarities of the human brain.

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spectacular

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adjective

spec·​tac·​u·​lar

spek-ˈta-kyə-lər 

spək-

Synonyms of spectacular

: of, relating to, or being a spectacle : striking, sensational

a spectacular display of fireworks

spectacularly

adverb

spectacular

2 of 2

noun

: something that is spectacular

especially

: an elaborate film, television, or theatrical production

Synonyms

Noun

circus

extravaganza

pageant

raree-show

spectacle

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Examples of spectacular in a Sentence

Adjective

a spectacular play in a football game

The autumn foliage was spectacular.

Noun

the larger-than-life spectaculars that make Las Vegas attractive to people with little interest in gambling

Recent Examples on the WebAdjective

Nothing about Tuesday night’s enormously energetic concert was truly spectacular or inspiring, but all of it was appealing.

—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2024

These specialists professionally install the systems, which are highly dependent on careful and technical room integration to optimize their spectacular sound.

—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024

California wildflowers are shaping up to be spectacular.

—USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024

But the institute has stayed true to Redford’s initial vision, as a place where promising young artists can hone their craft amid the spectacular natural setting, gleaning wisdom from such regular advisers as actor Ed Harris, actress and director Joan Darling and screenwriter Joan Tewkesbury.

—Ann Hornaday, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024

These are spectacular, without a doubt, but are often swarmed with tourists.

—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2024

Indeed, Four Seasons Koh Samui is a spectacular tropical setting for the third season of The White Lotus situated on a private peninsula.

—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024

Hundreds of cities and smaller towns in 13 states across the country lie along the path, providing a glimpse of a spectacular sight not often seen, according to eclipse cartographer Michael Zeiler at GreatAmericanEclipse.com, USA TODAY previously reported.

—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Mar. 2024

Here are the best websites for North America’s rare and spectacular total solar eclipse—the last in the contiguous U.S. until 2044.

—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024

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But, in fact, her 007 spectacular garnered more publicity than Katharine could have ever imagined because of a certain Downing Street publicity moment.

—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2024

Parades, nighttime spectaculars and character greetings may be temporarily canceled or modified.

—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, Florida Every year, the family resort Gaylord Palms puts on an over-the-top holiday spectacular called ICE!

—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2023

Saweetie, whose nails are on display in a glass case in the entry room of the exhibit, was on hand at the preview, marveling at the aural spectacular.

—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 6 Oct. 2023

White Castle: Leading up to the spooky spectacular, the burger spot is conjuring up some deals.

—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 15 Oct. 2023

Last night, the stars descended on London to celebrate Vogue World, a fashion spectacular staged to celebrate and fundraise for the arts.

—Alexandre Marain, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2023

Think rides, live performances, character meet-and-greets, parades and nighttime spectaculars with fireworks.

—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 13 July 2023

Fox struck a deal for its last bit of available in-game commercial inventory in late January and was comfortable enough Monday with client commitments to declare a sell out for the February 12 gridiron spectacular.

—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Feb. 2023

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Latin spectaculum

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1682, in the meaning defined above Noun

1873, in the meaning defined above

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spec·​tac·​u·​lar

spek-ˈtak-yə-lər,

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: of, relating to, or being a spectacle : exciting to see : sensational

a spectacular sunset

spectacularly

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Synonyms of spectacular

adjective

as in extravagant

as in incredible

noun

as in exhibit

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spectacular

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adjective

Definition of spectacular

1

as in extravagant

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Relevance

extravagant

flamboyant

showy

gaudy

swanky

tawdry

glitzy

splashy

flashy

baroque

rococo

garish

arabesque

loud

ostentatious

swank

pretentious

extreme

ornate

overwrought

elaborate

decorated

gingerbread

adorned

overdecorated

florid

gingerbready

enriched

ornamented

trimmed

enhanced

dressed

intensified

decked

lacy

embellished

garnished

frilly

gingerbreaded

arrayed

bedaubed

fussy

bedizened

bejewelled

gilt

bedecked

heightened

fringed

beautified

flowery

bejeweled

gilded

sequined

laced

chased

sequinned

embossed

garlanded

wreathed

embroidered

emblazoned

flounced

bossed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

severe

plain

stark

unadorned

austere

naked

simple

modest

bare

uncovered

exposed

stripped

unpretentious

unassuming

quiet

tasteful

conservative

subdued

understated

denuded

unobtrusive

restrained

muted

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2

as in incredible

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incredible

extraordinary

phenomenal

unbelievable

marvellous

stupendous

unusual

unimaginable

sensational

inconceivable

unthinkable

incomprehensible

amazing

wonderful

wondrous

rare

impressive

outstanding

uncommon

astonishing

stunning

astounding

awesome

miraculous

surprising

staggering

marvelous

unique

sublime

remarkable

noticeable

notable

prodigious

unwonted

striking

conspicuous

fabulous

portentous

awful

singular

interesting

exciting

mind-blowing

charming

eye-opening

entertaining

enlightening

enchanting

smashing

alluring

fascinating

mind-boggling

attractive

mind-bending

enthralling

attracting

beguiling

invigorating

captivating

stimulating

energizing

enlivening

bewitching

galvanizing

animating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unremarkable

unimpressive

boring

uninspiring

typical

tedious

ordinary

normal

uninteresting

monotonous

dull

usual

common

uninspired

tiring

customary

mundane

unexceptional

wearisome

weary

wearying

exhausting

draining

fatiguing

debilitating

wearing

discouraging

jading

disheartening

dispiriting

demoralizing

enervating

enfeebling

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spectacular

2 of 2

noun

as in exhibit

an elaborate, visually exciting show or event

the larger-than-life spectaculars that make Las Vegas attractive to people with little interest in gambling

Synonyms & Similar Words

exhibit

pageant

display

exhibition

spectacle

extravaganza

raree-show

circus

exposition

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43 Synonyms & Antonyms for spectacular | Thesaurus.com

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B1 very exciting to look at: a spectacular view He scored a spectacular goal in the second half. There was a spectacular sunset last night.

B1 especially great: We've had spectacular success with the product.

More examplesFewer examplesThe Olympics climaxed in a spectacular closing ceremony.He makes a spectacular entrance in act two draped in a gold sheet.Scotland is famous for its spectacular countryside.The river snakes through some of the most spectacular countryside in France.As the mother of the bride, I feel obliged to wear something really spectacular.

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Exciting and interesting

absorbing

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excitingly

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an event or performance that is very exciting to watch and involves a lot of people

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Spectacles & performances

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exciting and interesting because of being large or extreme: a spectacular sunset The scenery is spectacular. He scored a spectacular touchdown. The raffle was a spectacular success.

spectacularnoun [ C ] us

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a large, exciting event, show, or performance: a television spectacular

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spectacular

It's not like he broke free and did some spectacular things.

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Their work is always good, and sometimes spectacular.

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Expecting this all to blow up in spectacular fashion.

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People want to believe that something is the biggest and the greatest and the most spectacular.

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These tribes are too spectacular and too special to give up on.

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Some were spectacular, and some were a misery.

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What they witnessed actually happened and was pretty spectacular.

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We're waiting for you to enjoy the most spectacular views.

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I still find that a bit confusing, but there's no denying this is a spectacular cloud-storage offer.

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Judging by the volumes of breathless tweets and flowers amassing in spectacular fashion by the museum's doors, it's bound to be a spectacle.

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As we turn to 2016, we resolve to do more traveling, with an eye to experiencing the most spectacular, awe-inspiring artworks on the planet.

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So far, they haven't gone beyond dozens, yet the results have been spectacular.

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The increased assurance and momentum are gratifying, but the show's spectacular visuals are even more rewarding on an eye-candy level.

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壯觀的,壯麗的, 令人驚歎的, 非常大的,巨大的…

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spectacular adjective   /spekˈtækjələ(r)/  /spekˈtækjələr/

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very impressive synonym breathtakingThe coastal road has spectacular scenery.Messi scored a spectacular goal.It was a spectacular achievement on their part.a spectacular display of fireworksThe special effects were quite spectacular.Extra ExamplesThe waterfall is truly spectacular.Their performance was good, if not spectacular.They were absolutely delighted with the show's spectacular success.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbsbelookadverbfairlyrathervery…See full entryWord Originlate 17th cent.: from spectacle, on the pattern of words such as oracular.

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SPECTACULAR Definition & Usage Examples | Dictionary.com

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GamesDaily CrosswordWord PuzzleWord FinderAll gamesFeaturedWord of the DaySynonym of the DayWord of the YearNew wordsLanguage storiesAll featuredPop cultureSlangEmojiMemesAcronymsGender and sexualityAll pop cultureWriting tipsGrammar Coach™Writing hubGrammar essentialsCommonly confusedAll writing tipsGamesFeaturedPop cultureWriting tipsspectacular[ spek-tak-yuh-ler ]show ipaSee synonyms for: spectacularspectacularsspectacularityspectacularly on Thesaurus.comadjectiveof or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.dramatically daring or thrilling: a spectacular dive from a cliff.nouna 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.Origin of spectacular1First recorded in 1675–85; from Latin spectācul(um) (see spectacle) + -ar1Other words for spectacular2 hair-raising, dramatic, breathtakingSee synonyms for spectacular on Thesaurus.comOther words from spectacularspec·tac·u·lar·i·ty [spek-tak-yuh-lar-i-tee], /spɛkˌtæk yəˈlær ɪ ti/, spec·tac·u·lar·ism, nounspec·tac·u·lar·ly, adverbnon·spec·tac·u·lar, adjectivenon·spec·tac·u·lar·ly, adverbun·spec·tac·u·lar, adjectiveun·spec·tac·u·lar·ly, adverbWords Nearby spectacularSPECTspectaclespectacledspectacled cobraspectaclesspectacularspectatespectatorspectator pumpspectator sportspecterDictionary.com Unabridged

Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use spectacular in a sentenceCompanies like Hayungs’ that offered telehealth services in particular made spectacular revenue gains through the first months of the pandemic.The COVID-19 Charmer: How a Self-Described Felon Convinced Elected Officials to Try to Help Him Profit From the Pandemic | by Vianna Davila, Jeremy Schwartz and Lexi Churchill | September 25, 2020 | ProPublicaThe unapologetic Elon Musk continues to grab headlines on a near-daily basis that switch between spectacular achievements and openly challenging his critics.Can a person be “too nice” to be a strong leader? | Kevin Walkup | September 25, 2020 | QuartzKetel One Vodka created a spectacular at home viewing experience with the help of the Emmy nominee Billy Porter, Cocktail Courier and mixologist Charles Joly.Emmy’s big night was virtually a first | Susan Hornik | September 21, 2020 | Washington BladeA lot of the big companies are agreeing to put their best people on both therapeutics and vaccines, so that’s pretty spectacular.When Bill Gates thinks we’ll have a COVID-19 vaccine—and why that won’t be the end of the pandemic | cleaf2013 | September 21, 2020 | FortuneIn all likelihood, this is going to be spectacular next spring.What the Photos of Wildfires and Smoke Don’t Show You | by Elizabeth Weil and Lisa Larson-Walker | September 21, 2020 | ProPublicaThere were the bevvy of performances promoting Beyoncé, too, which were characteristically spectacular.Bow Down, Bitches: How Beyoncé Turned an Elevator Brawl Into a Perfect Year | Kevin Fallon | December 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTMost of them were large birds—hawks, egrets, and even peacocks—for spectacular visual effect as they took flight.The Buddhist Business of Poaching Animals for Good Karma | Brendon Hong | December 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTToday, the train chugs north out of Kanchanaburi over the famous bridge before it hits a spectacular bend in the river.Riding Thailand’s WWII Death Railway | Liza Foreman | December 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Macallan 18 had long being a personal favorite, one of the first spectacular single malts that I ever had the chance to try.A Whisky Connoisseur Remembers That First Sip of The Macallan | | December 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut perhaps the most spectacular lot in the sale is a silver jug, a birthday present to Churchill from his War Cabinet in 1942.Churchill’s Secret Treasures for Sale: A British PM’s Life on the Auction Block | Tom Teodorczuk | December 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNiagara Falls' spectacular skew-wise splashing toward the Canadian side didn't set many hearts at ease, either.Old Friends Are the Best | Jack SharkeyI pumped Dr. Hudson's hand and assured him that we had indeed made spectacular history, and together we could make millions.Nine Men in Time | Noel Miller LoomisThen on to the corrals, where some spectacular broncho busting was staged for the sole benefit of the visitors.The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle | Laura Lee HopeParis, hungry for the spectacular, constructs it indifferently out of anything, civil war as readily as the burial of a statesman.The Nabob | Alphonse DaudetA smock covered her into shapelessness, and her spectacular hair was bound up in a kerchief, but she still looked good.Security | Poul William AndersonSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for spectacularspectacular/ (spɛkˈtækjʊlə) /adjectiveof or resembling a spectacle; impressive, grand, or dramaticunusually marked or great: a spectacular increase in spendingnouna lavishly produced performanceDerived forms of spectacularspectacularly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition

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plainunimpressivemodestordinaryThe fireman made a spectacular rescue.

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