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Spectacular - 3 dictionary results

spec⋅tac⋅u⋅lar

[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.
–noun
3. a single television production featuring well-known performers and characterized by elaborate sets, costumes, staging, etc. Compare special (def. 13).
4. an impressive, large-scale display: another Hollywood spectacular.

Origin:
1675–85; < L spectācul(um) (see spectacle ) + -ar 1


spec⋅tac⋅u⋅lar⋅i⋅ty [spek-tak-yuh-lar-i-tee] , spec⋅tac⋅u⋅lar⋅ism, noun
spec⋅tac⋅u⋅lar⋅ly, adverb


2. hair-raising, dramatic, breathtaking.
spec·tac·u·lar   (spěk-tāk'yə-lər)   
adj.  Of the nature of a spectacle; impressive or sensational.
n.  Something that is spectacular, as:
a. A single dramatic production of unusual length or lavishness.
spec·tac'u·lar'i·ty (-lār'ĭ-tē) n., spec·tac'u·lar·ly adv.

Spectacular

Spec*tac"u*lar\, a. 1. Of or pertaining to a shows; of the nature of a show. "Spectacular sports." --G. Hickes.

2. 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.

3. Pertaining to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes.
Language Translation for : Spectacular
Spanish: espectacularespectacular,
German: eindrucksvoll,
Japanese: はなばなしい
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