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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. Compare special ( def 14 ).
  2. an impressive, large-scale display:

    another Hollywood spectacular.

spectacular

/ ɛˈæʊə /

adjective

  1. of or resembling a spectacle; impressive, grand, or dramatic
  2. unusually marked or great

    a spectacular increase in spending

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a lavishly produced performance
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٲܱ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·ٲ····ٲ [spek-tak-y, uh, -, lar, -i-tee], ·ٲu·· noun
  • ·ٲu·· adverb
  • ԴDzȴ·ٲu· adjective
  • non·ٲu·· adverb
  • ܲȴ·ٲu· adjective
  • un·ٲu·· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of spectacular1

First recorded in 1675–85; from Latin 𳦳峦ܱ(ܳ) ( spectacle ) + -ar 1
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Example Sentences

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What is in abundance, however, is unique and spectacular nature.

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Arts Minister, Sir Chris Bryant said the "spectacular donation" of Mitchell's "masterpiece", which was originally dedicated to her dog, shows "the amazing difference one person's generosity can make".

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He also appeared - along with half of Hollywood - in the Towering Inferno, as a crooked electrical engineer whose corner-cutting leads to the spectacular destruction of a 138 floor building.

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But the 55-year-old - who has 20 years of managerial experience including promotions with Leeds, Huddersfield Town, Blackpool and Preston - has made it clear he is in the spectacular Himalayan region to work.

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The pregame festivities before the Dodgers’ home opener was nicely rolling along Thursday when suddenly, appropriately, sweet became spectacular.

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