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- Dictionaryspectacular/spɛkˈtakjʊlə/
adjective
- 1. beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way: "spectacular mountain scenery" Similar Opposite
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"
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exciting and interesting because of being large or extreme: a spectacular sunset. The scenery is spectacular. He scored a spectacular touchdown. The raffle was a spectacular success. spectacular. noun [ C ] us / spekˈtæk·jə·lər / a large, exciting event, show, or performance:
Sep 17, 2012 · The meaning of SPECTACULAR is of, relating to, or being a spectacle : striking, sensational. How to use spectacular in a sentence.
3 meanings: 1. of or resembling a spectacle; impressive, grand, or dramatic 2. unusually marked or great 3. a lavishly produced.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of spectacular adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The noun spectacular refers to a big, beautiful production, like a play or musical performance that has a huge cast and many dance numbers. As an adjective, spectacular has the same quality of being over-the-top, like a spectacular restaurant with excellent food, celebrities at all the table and a gigantic waterfall along one wall.
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word spectacular. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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. noun.
Definitions of 'spectacular'. 1. Something that is spectacular is very impressive or dramatic. [...] 2. A spectacular is a show or performance which is very grand and impressive. [...] More.
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.
exciting and interesting because of being large or extreme: a spectacular sunset. The scenery is spectacular. He scored a spectacular touchdown. The raffle was a spectacular success. spectacular. noun [ C ] us / spekˈtæk·jə·lər / a large, exciting event, show, or performance:
