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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But Murakami’s knack for the spectacular also makes him an oddity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

After goals galore in Tuesday's spectacular Champions League tie between Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich, the officials took centre stage in the second semi-final 24 hours later.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The production value — the caliber of cameras and the direction alone — is spectacular.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

If the goal was to make Jackson’s proclivities look normal and wholesome, congratulations, “Michael” is a spectacular failure.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

And besides, there’s the Red-Throated Divers to look at and wonder what spectacular thing the mother diver is thinking about showing her kid next.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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