Definition of Spectacular

1. Noun. A lavishly produced performance. "They put on a Christmas spectacular"

Generic synonyms: Performance, Public Presentation

2. Adjective. Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect. "His striking good looks always created a sensation"
Exact synonyms: Dramatic, Striking
Similar to: Impressive
Derivative terms: Drama, Strikingness

3. Adjective. Characteristic of spectacles or drama. "Spectacular dives from the cliff"
Similar to: Dramatic
Derivative terms: Spectacle

4. Adjective. Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention. "A striking resemblance between parent and child"
Exact synonyms: Outstanding, Prominent, Salient, Striking
Similar to: Conspicuous
Derivative terms: Salience, Saliency, Spectacle, Strikingness

Definition of Spectacular

1. a. Of or pertaining to a shows; of the nature of a show.

Definition of Spectacular

1. Adjective. Amazing or worthy of special notice ¹

2. Adjective. (dated) Related to, or having the character of, a spectacle or entertainment ¹

3. Noun. A spectacular display. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Spectacular

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spectacular

specksioneer
specksioneers
speckt
specky
specollum
specs
spectable
spectacle
spectacle eyes
spectacle plane
spectacled
spectacled bear
spectacled bears
spectacled caiman
spectacles
spectacular
spectacularity
spectacularly
spectacularness
spectaculars
spectate
spectated
spectates
spectating
spectation
spectator
spectator pump
spectator sport
spectator sports
spectatorial

Literary usage of Spectacular

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Treatise on the Law of Property in Intellectual Productions in Great by Eaton Sylvester Drone (1879)
"But all spectacular productions cannot rightly be excluded from the benefits of the ... Not a few legitimate dramas are largely spectacular in character. ..."

2. A Treatise on the Law of Property in Intellectual Productions in Great by Eaton Sylvester Drone (1879)
"But all spectacular productions cannot rightly be excluded from the benefits of the ... Not a few legitimate dramas are largely spectacular in character. ..."

3. The Lighting Art: Its Practice and Possibilities by Matthew Luckiesh (1917)
"Perhaps the most extensive field of lighting which may be classed as spectacular is the lighting of exteriors of buildings, monuments, ..."

4. The Lighting Art: Its Practice and Possibilities by Matthew Luckiesh (1917)
"Perhaps the most extensive field of lighting which may be classed as spectacular is the lighting of exteriors of buildings, monuments, ..."

5. The Lighting Art: Its Practice and Possibilities by Matthew Luckiesh (1917)
"Perhaps the most extensive field of lighting which may be classed as spectacular is the lighting of exteriors of buildings, monuments, ..."

6. A Life of William Shakespeare by Sidney Lee (1916)
"He may be regarded as the founder of the spectacular system of Shakespearean representation. Sir Henry Irving (1838- 1905), who from 1878 till 1901 was ably ..."

7. Artificial Light: Its Influence Upon Civilization by Matthew Luckiesh (1920)
"In all the field of spectacular lighting the superiority of artificial light over natural light is demonstrated. Light is a universal medium with which to ..."

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