Meaning & use
spectacular
Extremely impressive, beautiful, or dramatic in a way that attracts attention.
See it in a sentence
Fireworks lit up the harbor in a spectacular display to end the festival.
The hikers were rewarded with a spectacular view from the summit at dawn.
A note on using this word
Spectacular emphasizes a strong emotional reaction to something impressive, so overusing it for ordinary events weakens its impact.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
unremarkable
Another way to use it
2. noun
A lavish and impressive public show or performance.
The network aired a holiday spectacular featuring performances from a dozen artists.
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