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spectacular
has definitions from the field of performing arts
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[ adjective ] sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
Examples "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" Used in print (Rocky Mountains News, [Denver, Colorado],...)Chico_Ruiz made a spectacular play on Alusik 's grounder in the hole in the fourth and Wert came_up with some good stops and showed a strong arm at third_base . The spectacular Mays , who reaches a decade in the big_leagues come May 25 , joined six other sluggers who walloped four home_runs in a span of nine innings . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] of the nature of spectacle or drama
Examples "spectacular dives from the cliff" Used in print (Charles Wharton Stork, "Verner von Heidenstam"...)Almost nothing is said of Charles ' spectacular victories , the central theme being the heroic loyalty of the Swedish people to their idolized king in misfortune and defeat . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Synonyms Examples "an outstanding fact of our time" "a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book" "salient traits" "a spectacular rise in prices" Related terms |
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[ noun ] (performing arts) a lavishly produced performance
Examples "they put on a Christmas spectacular" Related terms |
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