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
- Relating to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes.
- A spectacular display.
- (advertising) A pop-up (folded paper element) in material sent by postal mail.
- (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
- spectaculars
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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