I. (ˈ)spek|takyələ(r) sometimes spəkˈt- adjective
Etymology: Latin spectacul um spectacle + English -ar
1. : of, relating to, or constituting a spectacle : adapted or intended to excite wonder and admiration by unusual display (as of pomp or scenic effects)
a spectacular play
a spectacular display of northern lights
2. : of a kind to attract notice distinctly unusual or unexpected
a spectacular rise in prices
a spectacular scheme
• spec·tac·u·lar·i·ty (ˌ)spekˌtakyəˈlarəd.ē also spək- noun -es
II. noun
( -s )
: something that is spectacular and especially is designed to appeal to the eye as a spectacle : an unusual display (as of pomp or scenery): as
a. : an action or a sight of a sensational nature
ever a lover of the spectacular
b. : a large custom-built advertising display usually of electric or neon lights and designed to produce a special effect or unusual animation
c. : a long elaborately produced television show featuring noted entertainers