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spec·tac·u·lar
I. \(ˈ)spek|takyələ(r) sometimes spəkˈt-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin spectaculum spectacle + English -ar
1. : of, relating to, or constituting a spectacle : adapted or intended to excite wonder and admiration by unusual display (as of pomp or scenic effects)
< a spectacular play >
< a spectacular display of northern lights >
2. : of a kind to attract notice distinctly unusual or unexpected
< a spectacular rise in prices >
< a spectacular scheme >
• spec·tac·u·lar·i·ty \(ˌ)spekˌtakyəˈlarəd.ē also spək-\ noun -es
II. noun
(-s)
: something that is spectacular and especially is designed to appeal to the eye as a spectacle : an unusual display (as of pomp or scenery): as
a. : an action or a sight of a sensational nature
< ever a lover of the spectacular >
b. : a large custom-built advertising display usually of electric or neon lights and designed to produce a special effect or unusual animation
c. : a long elaborately produced television show featuring noted entertainers |