spectacular
- 01 B1 Intermediate
adj.very exciting to look at or extremely impressive.
adj.strikingly grand, impressive, or dramatic in appearance or manner.
Simple“The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely spectacular.”
In context“The sunset provided a spectacular backdrop for the outdoor wedding, with deep purples and oranges reflecting off the calm lake.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.used to describe a result that is much better or worse than usual.
adj.characterised by a dramatic or extreme degree of success or failure.
Simple“The new product was a spectacular success and sold out in hours.”
In context“Despite the heavy investment, the project ended in a spectacular failure that forced the company to restructure its entire research department.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a very large and impressive public show or performance.
n.a lavishly produced performance or display, often involving many performers or complex visual effects.
Simple“The city put on a Christmas spectacular with lights and music.”
In context“The television network's annual musical spectacular attracted millions of viewers, featuring elaborate choreography and high-budget pyrotechnics.”
Synonyms
“Guler can be spectacular, breaking past opponents on the dribble, sparking the attack.”
“Millions of people in Europe stepped outside Wednesday to watch a spectacular sunset with a solar eclipse.”
From Latin spectaculum (“a sight, show”) + -ar.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.