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spectacular

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //spɛkˈtækjəɫɝ// UK //spɛktˈækjʊlɐ// spec·tac·u·lar Archaic General-service

n. very impressive, beautiful, or exciting to look at. You use this to describe something that is much better or larger than usual.

n. strikingly grand, impressive, or dramatic in appearance or manner. Often used in marketing to describe visual displays or significant achievements.


SIMPLE

The view from the top of the mountain is spectacular.

CONTEXTUAL

The city celebrated the new year with a spectacular fireworks display over the harbor.

COMPLEX

Despite the modest budget, the production design was truly spectacular, utilizing innovative lighting techniques to create an immersive and otherworldly atmosphere.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin spectaculum (“a sight, show”) + -ar.

Usage

Typically precedes the noun it modifies or follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'look'.

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