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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.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.

6. 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.

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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.

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.