adj
spectacular
spehk-TAK-yuu-luh
adj
1
Extremely impressive or striking to watch.
"The fireworks display was absolutely spectacular."
"They had a spectacular view of the valley from the summit."
noun
1
A large, impressive show or event.
"The stadium hosted a New Year's Eve spectacular."
How to Use Spectacular
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAmazing to look at or witness, or (as a noun) a big showy event.
Common pairings
spectacular view
spectacular failure
a fireworks spectacular
Word Forms
more spectacular comparative, spectaculars plural, most spectacular superlative
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Etymology
From Latin spectaculum, "a show or sight," from specio, "to look at."