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spectacularly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //spɛkˈtækjəɫɝɫi// UK //spɛktˈækjʊləli// spec·tac·u·lar·ly

adv. in a way that is very impressive or exciting to look at. It can also mean that something happened in an extreme or complete way.

adv. in a manner that is visually striking or dramatic; alternatively, used to emphasize the extreme degree of a success or failure.


SIMPLE

The fireworks lit up the sky spectacularly.

CONTEXTUAL

The new product launch failed spectacularly, resulting in a massive loss for the company.

COMPLEX

The mountain range was spectacularly illuminated by the setting sun, casting long, purple shadows across the valley floor.

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Usage

Typically follows the verb it modifies or the entire clause; can also function as a degree adverb to intensify adjectives.

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