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spectacle
spec·ta·cle S0617100 (spĕk′tə-kəl)n.1. a. Something that can be seen or viewed, especially something of a remarkable or impressive nature.b. A public performance or display, especially one on a large or lavish scale.c. A regrettable public display, as of bad behavior: drank too much and made a spectacle of himself.2. spectaclesa. A pair of eyeglasses.b. Something resembling eyeglasses in shape or suggesting them in function.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin spectāculum, from spectāre, to watch, frequentative of specere, to look at; see spek- in Indo-European roots.]spectacle (ˈspɛktəkəl) n1. a public display or performance, esp a showy or ceremonial one2. a thing or person seen, esp an unusual or ridiculous one: he makes a spectacle of himself. 3. a strange or interesting object or phenomenon4. (modifier) of or relating to spectacles: a spectacle case. [C14: via Old French from Latin spectaculum a show, from spectāre to watch, from specere to look at]spec•ta•cle (ˈspɛk tə kəl)
n. 1. anything presented to the sight or view, esp. something striking or impressive. 2. a public show or display, esp. on a large scale. 3. spectacles, glass (def. 5). 4. Often, spectacles. something resembling eyeglasses in shape or function. 5. Obs. a spyglass. Idioms: make a spectacle of oneself, to behave badly or foolishly in public; be conspicuous for one's poor taste, rudeness, eccentricity, etc. [1300–50; Middle English < Latin spectāculum a sight, spectacle, derivative of spectāre, frequentative of specere to look, regard] spectacle spectacles">spectacles1. 'spectacle'A spectacle is a sight or view which is remarkable or impressive. I was confronted with an appalling spectacle.She stood at the head of the stairs and surveyed the spectacle.2. 'spectacles'A person's spectacles are their glasses. Spectacles is a formal or old-fashioned word. ...a schoolteacher in horn-rimmed spectacles.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | spectacle - something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight); "the tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape"sight - anything that is seen; "he was a familiar sight on the television"; "they went to Paris to see the sights" | | 2. | spectacle - an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scalebullfight, corrida - a Spanish or Portuguese or Latin American spectacle; a matador baits and (usually) kills a bull in an arena before many spectatorsdisplay, presentation - a visual representation of somethingnaumachia, naumachy - a naval spectacle; a mock sea battle put on by the ancient Romans | | 3. | spectacle - a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourselfblooper, blunder, boner, boo-boo, botch, bungle, flub, foul-up, fuckup, pratfall, bloomer - an embarrassing mistake |
spectaclenoun1. show, display, exhibition, event, performance, sight, parade, extravaganza, pageant a director passionate about music and spectacle2. sight, wonder, scene, phenomenon, curiosity, marvel, laughing stock the bizarre spectacle of an actor desperately demanding an encoreplural noun1. glasses, specs (informal), eyeglasses (U.S.), eyewear He looked at me over the tops of his spectacles.spectaclenounAn impressive or ostentatious exhibition:array, display, panoply, parade, pomp, show.Translationsspectacle (ˈspektəkl) noun a sight, especially one that is very impressive or wonderful. The royal wedding was a great spectacle. 壯觀的場面，壯觀的景象 壮观的场面或景象specˈtacular (-ˈtӕkju-) adjective (negative unspectacular). 1. making a great show or display. a spectacular performance. 公開展示的 公开展示的2. impressive; dramatic. a spectacular recovery. 難忘的，激動人心的 难忘的，激动人心的 specˈtacularly adverb 壯觀地，精彩地，劇性地 壮观地，引人入胜地 spectacle
rose-colored glassesAn unduly idealistic, optimistic, sentimental, or wistful perspective on or about something. Primarily heard in US. I know Sarah looks on our childhood with rose-colored glasses, but I can't put aside how difficult my parents' failing marriage was for all of us. Despite doing worse every quarter for the last two years, our boss keeps seeing the business through rose-colored glasses. You need to take off your rose-colored glasses for a moment and realize that there are serious problems in the world that need fixing.See also: glassrose-coloured spectaclesAn unduly idealistic, optimistic, sentimental, or wistful perspective on or about something. Primarily heard in UK. I know Sarah looks on our childhood with rose-coloured spectacles, but I can't put aside how difficult my parents' failing marriage was for all of us. Despite doing worse every quarter for the last two years, our boss keeps seeing the business through rose-coloured spectacles. You need to take off your rose-coloured spectacles for a moment and realise that there are serious problems in the world that need fixing.See also: spectaclerose-tinted spectaclesAn unduly idealistic, optimistic, sentimental, or wistful perspective on or about something. Primarily heard in UK. I know Sarah looks on our childhood with rose-tinted spectacles, but I can't put aside how difficult my parents' failing marriage was for all of us. Despite doing worse every quarter for the last two years, our boss keeps seeing the business through rose-tinted spectacles. You need to take off your rose-tinted spectacles for a moment and realise that there are serious problems in the world that need fixing.See also: spectaclemake a spectacle of (oneself)To attract attention by foolish or conspicuous behavior. Katie made a spectacle of herself at the New Year's Eve party by confronting her ex-boyfriend in front of all the other guests. Darren's so clumsy that he tends to make a spectacle of himself everywhere he goes.See also: make, of, spectaclesee (something) through rose-coloured spectaclesTo assume a generally optimistic and cheerful attitude toward something; to focus only or mostly on the positive aspects of something. Primarily heard in UK. Nostalgia can be misleading—we all tend to see our childhoods through rose-coloured spectacles. I think Mary is only capable of seeing things through rose-coloured spectacles, like she's in complete denial of the negative things in life!See also: see, spectacle, throughlook (at something) through rose-coloured spectaclesTo assume a generally optimistic and cheerful attitude (toward something); to focus only or mostly on the positive aspects (of something). Primarily heard in UK. I know nostalgia can be misleading, but I really look at my childhood through rose-coloured spectacles. I think Mary is only capable of looking through rose-coloured spectacles, like she's in complete denial of the negative things in life!See also: look, spectacle, throughthrough rose-coloured spectaclesWith a generally optimistic and cheerful attitude. Primarily heard in UK. I know you look at your childhood through rose-coloured spectacles, but nostalgia like that can be misleading. I think Mary is only capable of seeing things through rose-coloured spectacles, like she's in complete denial of the negative things in life.See also: spectacle, throughrose-tinted spectacles or rose-tinted glasses or rose-coloured glasses COMMON If someone sees something or someone through rose-tinted spectacles or rose-coloured glasses, they only notice the good things about them and so their view is unrealistic. Note: `Rose-coloured' is spelled `rose-colored' in American English. He accused diplomats of looking at the world through rose-tinted spectacles. I realise we all tend to see our children through rose-tinted glasses. Real estate broker Tom Foye believes that many buyers tend to look at houses with rose-colored glasses. Consequently, they end up feeling cheated.See also: spectaclemake a ˈspectacle of yourself draw attention to yourself by behaving or dressing in a ridiculous way in public: He made a spectacle of himself by shouting at the barman.See also: make, of, spectaclespectacle
spectacle[′spek·tə·kəl] (zoology) A colored marking in the form of rings around the eyes, as in certain birds, reptiles, and mammals (as the raccoon). SpectacleSpeed (See SWIFTNESS.)Aïdaopera renowned for its scenic grandeur; sometimes played with on-stage elephants. [Ital. Opera: Verdi Aïda in Benét, 16]Barnum and Bailey circus“greatest show on earth,” famed for outstanding displays. [Am. Culture: Collier’s, V, 110]Birth of a Nation, The D. W.Griffith’s monumental Civil War film. [Am. Cinema: Halliwell, 51]Ziegfeld Follieselaborate New York musical entertainment (1907–1931) with gorgeous settings and dancers. [Am. Theater: NCE, 3045]Folies Bergèreopulent musical show in Paris featuring dancers, rich costumes and scenery. [Fr. Theater: EB (1972 ed.), IX, 515]spectacle
Synonyms for spectaclenoun showSynonyms- show
- display
- exhibition
- event
- performance
- sight
- parade
- extravaganza
- pageant
noun sightSynonyms- sight
- wonder
- scene
- phenomenon
- curiosity
- marvel
- laughing stock
noun glassesSynonyms- glasses
- specs
- eyeglasses
- eyewear
Synonyms for spectaclenoun an impressive or ostentatious exhibitionSynonyms- array
- display
- panoply
- parade
- pomp
- show
Words related to spectaclenoun something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)Related Wordsnoun an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scaleRelated Words- bullfight
- corrida
- display
- presentation
- naumachia
- naumachy
noun a blunder that makes you look ridiculousRelated Words- blooper
- blunder
- boner
- boo-boo
- botch
- bungle
- flub
- foul-up
- fuckup
- pratfall
- bloomer
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