ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Spectacular

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Spectacular is an adjective meaning Amazing or worthy of special notice.

Meaning

Amazing or worthy of special notice.

More Meanings

  1. Relating to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes.
  2. A spectacular display.
  3. (advertising) A pop-up (folded paper element) in material sent by postal mail.
  4. (dated) Related to, or having the character of, a spectacle or entertainment.

Example Sentences

the merely spectacular
The parachutists were spectacular.
Though business has more or less held up so far, a series of drug-related spectaculars sparked an exodus of the city's upper class this summer.
Those apparently insignificant events which really make history are seldom featured in the press; the merely spectacular too frequently crowds the essential out of the public sheets.

Word Forms

Synonyms for spectacular

Depending on context, synonyms include conspicuous, salient, prominent, impressive, obvious, outstanding.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include outstanding, impressive, conspicuous, salient, obvious, prominent.

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