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spec·tac·u·lar
 spectacular
- pronunciation:
- spek
taek
y
lr
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, pertaining to, or like a spectacle; impressive; marvelous.
The spectacular set for the opera must have been very costly to build.- antonyms:
- unimpressive, unspectacular
- similar words:
- marvelous, sensational
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| definition 2: |
daring or exciting.
His last dive was spectacular, and the spectators burst into wild applause.- antonyms:
- unexciting, unspectacular
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| related words: |
glorious, stunning, wonderful |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a single elaborate entertainment production, esp. for television.
The Christmas spectacular drew a large audience. |
| related words: |
cavalcade |
| derivation: |
spectacularly (adv.) |
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