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spectacular

[spek-tak-yuh-ler]

adjective

  1. of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.

  2. dramatically daring or thrilling.

    a spectacular dive from a cliff.



noun

  1. a single television production featuring well-known performers and characterized by elaborate sets, costumes, staging, etc.

  2. an impressive, large-scale display.

    another Hollywood spectacular.

spectacular

/ spɛkˈtækjʊlə /

adjective

  1. of or resembling a spectacle; impressive, grand, or dramatic

  2. unusually marked or great

    a spectacular increase in spending

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a lavishly produced performance

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • spectacularity noun
  • spectacularism noun
  • spectacularly adverb
  • nonspectacular adjective
  • nonspectacularly adverb
  • unspectacular adjective
  • unspectacularly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of spectacular1

First recorded in 1675–85; from Latin spectācul(um) ( spectacle ) + -ar 1
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Example Sentences

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In addition to the spectacular sonic renderings of the original recordings, the box set is distinguished by a book-length companion.

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The biggest obstacle, however, to a spectacular night of meteor gazing is cloud.

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Chief executive of the project, Will Palin, said "leading craftspeople from across the country" brought "this unique building and its spectacular interiors back to life".

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Just sitting on a bench at the top of the stadium to watch high school football and the surrounding view is something unique and invigorating in a state that has many spectacular views.

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Potter's ending at West Ham caps a spectacular fall from grace from the territory where he was once a live contender in the conversation of those with the qualities befitting an England manager.

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