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单词 spectacular
释义

spectacular

/spɛkˈtakjʊlə /
adjective
1Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way: spectacular mountain scenery...
  • Madeira may have a sedate image but it does have dramatic scenery and spectacular blooms.
  • The exhibits are quite spectacular and displayed beautifully in the purpose-built museum.
  • The whole back wall is full of colour which is very spectacular and very beautiful.

Synonyms

striking, picturesque, eye-catching, breathtaking, arresting, amazing, glorious
informal out of this world, amazeballs
1.1Strikingly large or obvious: the party suffered a spectacular loss in the election...
  • Meat prices are also to blame for his spectacular losses.
  • Defeat in Germany was accompanied by spectacular losses overseas.
  • I had never in my life seen such a spectacular crowd so obviously dedicated to their team.

Synonyms

impressive, magnificent, splendid, dazzling, sensational, stunning, dramatic, remarkable, outstanding, memorable, unforgettable, never to be forgotten, unique
noun
An event such as a pageant or musical, produced on a large scale and with striking effects: French history was represented in a spectacular for tourists...
  • The 1930s became the classic decade of Imperial spectaculars.
  • Level 4 is for special exhibitions, and for the launch it holds an anthology of contemporary art spectaculars.
  • Most have had a pretty miserable December so far, with one day spectaculars and discount weekends a familiar sight.

Synonyms

extravaganza, display, spectacle, exhibition, performance, presentation, show, pageant

Origin

Late 17th century: from spectacle, on the pattern of words such as oracular.

Rhymes

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