SPECTACULAR
outstanding, prominent, salient, spectacular, striking
(adjective) having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; “an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom”; “a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book”; “salient traits”; “a spectacular rise in prices”; “a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center”; “a striking resemblance between parent and child”
spectacular
(adjective) characteristic of spectacles or drama; “spectacular dives from the cliff”
dramatic, spectacular, striking
(adjective) sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; “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”
spectacular
(noun) a lavishly produced performance; “they put on a Christmas spectacular”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
spectacular (comparative more spectacular, superlative most spectacular)
Amazing or worthy of special notice.
(dated) Related to, or having the character of, a spectacle or entertainment.
Relating to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes.
Noun
spectacular (plural spectaculars)
A spectacular display.
(advertising) A pop-up (folded paper element) in material sent by postal mail.
Source: Wiktionary
Spec*tac"u*lar, a.
1. Of or pertaining to a shows; of the nature of a show. "Spectacular sports." G. Hickes.
2. Adapted to excite wonder and admiration by a display of pomp or of scenic effects; as, a spectacular celebration of some event; a spectacular play.
3. Pertaining to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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