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Definitions

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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Sale's recruitment has been steady rather than spectacular for next season, with Nicky Smith, Alex Lozowski, Christ Tshiunza and Tomas Francis among those to arrive in the summer.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Closer Malakye Matsumoto had a spectacular seventh inning to pick up the save, striking out all three batters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“The light-filled residence was designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, featuring a spectacular open floor plan,” the description goes on.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

But David, being superpowered by God and eager to win Mychal, overdelivers to a spectacular degree.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

But mainly there were trees—some of the most spectacular trees on Earth.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.