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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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Matt Turner, so spectacular four years ago in Qatar, gave up as many goals as he made saves against Belgium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Nothing spectacular, but solid golf in a very demanding environment.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

During the early morning hours on the last day of September, a spectacular raid unfolded in the predominantly African-American South Shore neighborhood.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Other investment funds have exploited the NAV loophole in a far different way, to record spectacular paper gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Even now, during the greatest...the awesome-est...the most spectacular thing that had ever happened in all eleven years of Ella Durand's life, her parents were squabbling and telling her what to do.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton