Transcription
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- [spek-tak-yuh-ler]
- /spɛkˈtæk yə lər/
- /spekˈtæk.jʊ.lər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spek-tak-yuh-ler]
- /spɛkˈtæk yə lər/
Definitions of spectacular word
- adjective spectacular of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display. 1
- adjective spectacular dramatically daring or thrilling: a spectacular dive from a cliff. 1
- noun spectacular a single television production featuring well-known performers and characterized by elaborate sets, costumes, staging, etc. Compare special (def 14). 1
- noun spectacular an impressive, large-scale display: another Hollywood spectacular. 1
- adjective spectacular incredible 1
- noun spectacular performance 1
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Origin of spectacular
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < Latin spectācul(um) (see spectacle) + -ar1
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Parts of speech for Spectacular
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spectacular popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
spectacular usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for spectacular
adj spectacular
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
- arrestive — tending to arrest
noun spectacular
- divertissement — a diversion or entertainment.
- extravaganza — An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production.
adverb spectacular
- averagely — a quantity, rating, or the like that represents or approximates an arithmetic mean: Her golf average is in the 90s. My average in science has gone from B to C this semester.
adjective spectacular
- exaggerated — That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.
- exhibitionistic — Having a tendency toward exhibitionism.
- histrionical — (British) Alternative form of histrionic.
- ostentatious — characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.
- overdramatic — of or relating to the drama.
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