Spectacular Display Spectacle Noun Unusual Adjective Spec·Tac·U·Lar Spectaculum

spec·tac·u·lar

I

\\spek-ˈta-kyə-lər, spək-\\ adjective: of, relating to, or being a spectacle : ,
    a spectacular display of fireworks
• spec·tac·u·lar·ly adverb

II

noun: something that is spectacular; especially : an elaborate film, television, or theatrical production

spectacular
  1680s, from L. spectaculum (see spectacle). As a noun, first attested 1890.

spectacular
spec·tacu·lar / spek5tAkjElE(r) / adjective   very impressive
   壮观的；壮丽的；令人惊叹的
   SYN 

breathtaking

:
   spectacular scenery
   壮丽的景色
   Vieira scored a spectacular goal.
   维埃拉攻进了一个精彩入球。
   It was a spectacular achievement on their part.
   这是他们取得的一项了不起的成就。
• spec·tacu·lar·ly adv.:
   It has been a spectacularly successful year.
   这是成绩辉煌的一年。 noun   an impressive show or performance
   壮观的场面；精彩的表演:
   a Christmas TV spectacular
   精彩的圣诞节电视节目

spectacular adj.

spec·tac·u·lar
I. \(ˈ)spek|takyələ(r) sometimes spəkˈt-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin spectaculum 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