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spectacular

/spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/noun, adjective4 syllables

Spectacular means: having a quality that thrusts itself into attention.

Synonyms for spectacular7

adjective, as in having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

outstanding, prominent, salient, striking, conspicuous

adjective, as in sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

dramatic, striking, impressive

adjective, as in characteristic of spectacles or drama

dramatic

What does spectacular mean?4

adjective

1

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”

2

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect“a dramatic sunset”

3

characteristic of spectacles or drama“spectacular dives from the cliff”

noun

1

a lavishly produced performance“they put on a Christmas spectacular”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with spectacular?1

four syllables

vernacular
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Spectacular in a sentence

  • The steak was inadvertently burnt, but nonetheless it tasted spectacular.Eccles17
  • This eyeshadow looks spectacular on me, doesn't it?Luornu
  • The view from the mountain top was spectacular.CK
  • I want to show you a spectacular view.lukaszpp
  • The view of the ocean from the road was spectacular.Source_VOA
  • The celebrations culminated in a spectacular fireworks display.darinmex
  • There are some spectacular things on that site.Eldad
  • This ivy looks spectacular when it covers entire buildings.Amastan

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Forms of spectacular

as a noun

plural
spectaculars