Definition of SPECTACULAR

spectacular

Meanings

Plural: spectaculars

Noun

  • a lavishly produced performance
    • "they put on a Christmas spectacular"
  • A spectacular display.
  • A pop-up (folded paper element) in material sent by postal mail.

Adjective Satellite

  • sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
    • "a spectacular display of northern lights"
    • "it was a spectacular play"
  • characteristic of spectacles or drama
    • "spectacular dives from the cliff"
  • having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
    • "a spectacular rise in prices"

Adj

  • Amazing or worthy of special notice.
  • Related to, or having the character of, a spectacle or entertainment.
  • Relating to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin spectaculum (“a sight, show”) + -ar.

Scrabble Score: 17

spectacular is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
spectacular is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
spectacular is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

spectacular is a valid Words With Friends word