Definitions

spectacular

[spek-tak-yuh-ler] / spɛkˈtæk yə lər /

ADJECTIVE

wonderful, impressive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amazing astonishing astounding breathtaking daring dazzling dramatic eye-catching fabulous fantastic grand magnificent marvelous miraculous remarkable sensational splendid striking stunning thrilling wondrous

STRONG

razzle-dazzle theatrical

WEAK

marked prodigious staggering stupendous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common expected homely inferior insignificant normal ordinary paltry plain poor ugly unimpressive usual

WEAK

regular unspectacular

Example Sentences

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Spectacular celadons in forms that imitate lotuses, gourds or melons decorated with delicate inlaid and under-carved designs demonstrate peak Goryeo dynasty craftsmanship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

In the current Singapore run of Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular, Salonga is performing alongside Nathania Ong who plays Eponine - the exact role Salonga made possible for other Asian actors to play.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Now, he dons a sturgeon costume and gets speared by children during the Sturgeon Spectacular in nearby Fond du Lac.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Disney confirmed the incident happened during an "Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular."

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

She is hauled slowly through town, followed on foot by every member of the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth deemed fit to be seen.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

Vocabulary lists containing spectacular

"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 1

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