Spectacular Definition

spectacular
adjective
  1. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation"
  2. characteristic of spectacles or drama; "spectacular dives from the cliff"
  3. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"; "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book"; "salient traits"; "a spectacular rise in prices"; "a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center"; "a striking resemblance between parent and child"
noun
  1. a lavishly produced performance; "they put on a Christmas spectacular"

"Spectacular" in song lyrics

See how spectacular is used in real songs:

  • "Flash Gordan with verbal phonics spectacular"
    A+ — Gotta Have It
  • "I wanna be something spectacular"
    Aesop Rock — Battery
  • "This years brain crop spread spectacular"
    Aesop Rock — Labor

Usage tips for "spectacular"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "spectacular" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for spectacular to find words that pair well.

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