Added 8 October 2026
spectacular
/spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə/ noun
Latin root: spectaculum Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about spectacular at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A lavishly produced performance.
they put on a Christmas spectacular
adjective
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Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect.
a dramatic sunset
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Characteristic of spectacles or drama.
spectacular dives from the cliff
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Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention.
an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
Origin
From Latin spectaculum (“a sight, show”) + -ar.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)