About The Word Spectacular
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Spectacular
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What's The Definition Of Spectacular?
[n] a lavishly produced performance; "they put on a Christmas spectacular"
[adj] 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"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child" [adj] of the nature of spectacle or drama; "spectacular dives from the cliff" [adj] sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation" Synonyms | Synonyms for Spectacular: conspicuous | dramatic | impressive | obvious | outstanding | prominent | salient | striking Related Terms | Find terms related to Spectacular: See Also | performance | public presentation Spectacular In Webster's Dictionary \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.
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