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spectacular


1spec·tac·u·lar

adj \spek-ˈta-kyə-lər, spək-\

Definition of SPECTACULAR

: of, relating to, or being a spectacle : striking, sensational <a spectacular display of fireworks>
spec·tac·u·lar·ly adverb

Examples of SPECTACULAR

  1. a spectacular play in a football game
  2. The autumn foliage was spectacular.

Origin of SPECTACULAR

Latin spectaculum
First Known Use: 1682

Rhymes with SPECTACULAR

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