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   spectacular

   /spɛkˈtakjʊlə/

   adjective

   • 1. beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way: "spectacular mountain scenery" Similar strikingpicturesqueeye-catchingbreathtakingarrestingamazinggloriousinformal:out of this worldamazeballsOpposite dull
   • ▪ strikingly large or obvious: "the party suffered a spectacular loss in the election" Similar impressivemagnificentsplendiddazzlingsensationalstunningdramaticremarkableoutstandingmemorableunforgettablenever to be forgottenuniqueOpposite unimpressive

   noun

   • 1. an event such as a pageant or musical, produced on a large scale and with striking effects: "French history was represented in a spectacular for tourists"

   Word Origin late 17th century: from spectacle, on the pattern of words such as oracular.

   Scrabble Points: 17

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSPECTACULAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SPECTACULAR definition: 1. very exciting to look at: 2. especially great: 3. an event or performance that is very…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › spectacularSpectacular Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SPECTACULAR is of, relating to, or being a spectacle : striking, sensational. How to use spectacular in a sentence.

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   of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display. dramatically daring or thrilling: a spectacular dive from a cliff. Synonyms: breathtaking, dramatic, hair-raising.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › spectacularSpectacular - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Spectacular is both a noun and an adjective. The noun spectacular refers to a big, beautiful production, like a play or musical performance that has a huge cast and many dance numbers.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishspectacular adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of spectacular adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPECTACULAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A spectacular is a show or performance which is very grand and impressive. ...a television spectacular. ...one of the world's great sporting spectaculars. Synonyms: show, display, spectacle, extravaganza More Synonyms of spectacular. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › spectacularSpectacular - definition of spectacular by The Free Dictionary

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   1. of or resembling a spectacle; impressive, grand, or dramatic. 2. unusually marked or great: a spectacular increase in spending. n. (Theatre) a lavishly produced performance. specˈtacularly adv.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › spectacular_adjspectacular, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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   Relating to or designating a catch taken while leaping high in the air, esp. (in later use) by pushing off the back and shoulders of another player. Now usually in spectacular mark. Cf. speccy n. 1916. The fastness of the game, the fine spectacular marking and the long kicking delighted the spectators.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › spectacularSPECTACULAR definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    extremely good, exciting, or surprising: a spectacular success. a spectacular view. spectacular scenery. spectacularly. adverb. a spectacularly beautiful country. (Definition of spectacular from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of spectacular. in Chinese (Traditional) 壯觀的，壯麗的, 令人驚歎的, 非常大的，巨大的… See more.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › spectacularSpectacular Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Spectacular definition: Of the nature of a spectacle; impressive or sensational.