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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Although spectacular, the Apollo missions were like "camping trips," said Jack Kiraly, director of government relations at the Planetary Society, which encourages space exploration.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Israel has won battle after battle, sometimes in spectacular fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

An 11th hour U.S.-Iran cease-fire has triggered a spectacular rally for stocks and the opposite for oil prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Matt Turner, so spectacular four years ago in Qatar, gave up as many goals as he made saves against Belgium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

I thought a spectacular change would come over me the day I crossed the boundary line.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

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