spectacularity
yə 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 14 ).
4.
an impressive, large-scale display: another Hollywood spectacular.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | of or resembling a spectacle; impressive, grand, or dramatic |
| 2. | unusually marked or great: a spectacular increase in spending |
| —n | |
| 3. | a lavishly produced performance |
| spec'tacularly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
spectacular
1680s, from L. spectaculum (see spectacle). As a noun, first attested 1890.
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