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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.

    Synonyms: , ,


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

/ ²õ±čɛ°ģˈ³ŁĆ¦°ģĀįŹŠ±ōə /

adjective

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

  2. unusually marked or great

    a spectacular increase in spending

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a lavishly produced performance

ā€œCollins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridgedā€ 2012 Digital Edition Ā© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Ā© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • spectacularity noun
  • spectacularism noun
  • spectacularly adverb
  • nonspectacular adjective
  • nonspectacularly adverb
  • unspectacular adjective
  • unspectacularly adverb
  • ²õ±č±š³¦Ėˆ³Ł²¹³¦³Ü±ō²¹°ł±ō²ā adverb
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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of spectacular1

First recorded in 1675–85; from Latin ²õ±č±š³¦³ŁÄ峦³Ü±ō(³Ü³¾) ( spectacle ) + -ar 1
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In the first meeting of the season between the Dodgers and Giants, Webb did his thing, giving up just two runs on two hits over seven spectacular innings.

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After pulling down the shutters on day one, Bavuma showed more attacking intent before he drove Cummins on the up and Labuschagne pulled off a spectacular full-length diving catch at cover.

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Riding on the "surf boom" then enthralling the United States, The Beach Boys were soon enjoying spectacular chart success.

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St Sophia's is a Unesco World Heritage Site and one of Ukraine's most significant cultural and religious monuments, with spectacular 11th Century mosaics and frescoes.

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There was a keen curiosity, even a restlessness, in the way he kept changing his group’s sound during its short, spectacular stint at the top.

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