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English adjective: spectacular | |||
| 1. | spectacular sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect | ||
| Samples | 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 | dramatic, striking | ||
| Similar | impressive | ||
| Antonyms | unimpressive | ||
| 2. | spectacular characteristic of spectacles or drama | ||
| Samples | Spectacular dives from the cliff. | ||
| Similar | dramatic | ||
| Antonyms | undramatic | ||
| 3. | spectacular having a quality that thrusts itself into attention | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Synonyms | outstanding, prominent, salient, striking | ||
| Similar | conspicuous | ||
| Antonyms | inconspicuous, invisible | ||
English noun: spectacular | |||
| 1. | spectacular (communication) a lavishly produced performance | ||
| Samples | They put on a Christmas spectacular. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | performance, public presentation | ||
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