Spectacular Meaning in English
word
/spɛkˈtækjəɫɝ/
spek-TAK-yuh-lur
/spɛktˈækjʊlɐ/
spek-TAK-yuh-luh
Definition
Very impressive, exciting, or beautiful to see. Used to describe something that attracts a lot of attention because it is unusual or amazing.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal English. Used for events, views, performances, or achievements. Often states positive admiration. Avoid as a synonym for 'big'; it's about impressiveness, not just size.
Spanish: espectacularPortuguese (BR): espetacularPortuguese (PT): espetacularChinese (Simplified): 壮观的 - 精彩的Chinese (Traditional): 壯觀的 - 精彩的Hindi: शानदार - शानदार दृश्यArabic: مذهل - رائعBengali: চমকপ্রদ - মনোমুগ্ধকরRussian: впечатляющий - захватывающийJapanese: 壮観な - 見事なVietnamese: ngoạn mục - ấn tượngKorean: 장관의 - 멋진Turkish: görkemli - muhteşemUrdu: شاندار - دیدنیIndonesian: spektakuler - mengagumkan
Example Sentences
The fireworks show was spectacular.
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We saw a spectacular sunset at the beach.
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The mountain view was spectacular.
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That was a spectacular performance—you really blew everyone away!
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The city lights look spectacular from up here at night.
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Her recovery after the accident was spectacular—no one expected her to heal so quickly.
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