Definition of spectacular Spectacular

/spɛktæˈkjʌlɚ/ - [spektakyuler] - spec•tac•u•lar

We found 13 definitions of spectacular from 5 different sources.

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What does spectacular mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: spectaculars

spectacular - a lavishly produced performance; "they put on a Christmas spectacular"

Adjective

spectacular - characteristic of spectacles or drama; "spectacular dives from the cliff"
  dramatic suitable to or characteristic of drama; "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea"
spectacular - having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child"
  outstanding, prominent, salient, striking
  conspicuous obvious to the eye or mind; "a tower conspicuous at a great distance"; "wore conspicuous neckties"; "made herself conspicuous by her exhibitionistic preening"
spectacular - sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation"
  dramatic, striking
  impressive producing a strong effect; "gave an impressive performance as Othello"; "a telling gesture"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • spectacular (Noun)
    A spectacular display.
  • spectacular (Adjective)
    Amazing or worthy of special notice.
  • spectacular (Adjective)
    Related to, or having the character of, a spectacle or entertainment.
  • spectacular (Adjective)
    Relating to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • spectacular (a.)
    Of or pertaining to a shows; of the nature of a show.
  • spectacular (a.)
    Adapted to excite wonder and admiration by a display of pomp or of scenic effects; as, a spectacular celebration of some event; a spectacular play.
  • spectacular (a.)
    Pertaining to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • spectacular
    Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect.

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