请输入您要查询的英文单词：

　

单词 spectacular
释义

Trends of
spectacular

View usage for:

spectacular

(spektækjʊləʳ)
Word forms: plural spectaculars
1. adjective
Something that is spectacular is very impressive or dramatic.
...spectacular views of the Sugar Loaf Mountain.
They have revamped the business with spectacular success.
The results have been spectacular.
Synonyms: impressive, striking, dramatic, stunning [informal] More Synonyms of spectacular
spectacularly adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective/adverb]
My turnover increased spectacularly.
Many of her movies had been spectacularly successful.
2. countable noun [usually noun NOUN]
A spectacular is a show or performance which is very grand and impressive.
...a television spectacular.
...one of the world's great sporting spectaculars.
Synonyms: show, display, spectacle, extravaganza More Synonyms of spectacular

spectacular in British English

(spɛkˈtækjʊlə)
adjective
1. 
of or resembling a spectacle; impressive, grand, or dramatic
2. 
unusually marked or great
a spectacular increase in spending
noun
3. 
a lavishly produced performance
Derived forms
spectacularly (specˈtacularly)
adverb

spectacular in American English

(spɛkˈtækjələr)
adjective
1. 
of or like a spectacle, or show
2. 
unusual to a striking degree; characterized by a great display, as of daring
noun
3. 
an elaborate show or display
Derived forms
spectacularly (specˈtacularly)
adverb
Word origin
< L spectaculum (see spectacle) + -ar

Examples of 'spectacular' in a sentence
spectacular

Its size lends it to entertaining in spectacular style.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Then he proceeded to dive off the tightrope in quite spectacular fashion.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But it is clear that she takes great delight in her more spectacular successes.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The first spectacular flower show of the year is about to burst upon the countryside.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The sunset on the cliffs close to our house is spectacular.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Attendance and discretionary spend showed spectacular rises this year.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This was a thoughtful rather than spectacular performance.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The setting on the beach was spectacular.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
His rise to the top in the journalistic world was spectacular.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
My mother grew up in a house of spectacular grandeur.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The resort is ideal for those looking to escape to enjoy beautiful beaches and spectacular mountain views.
The Sun (2008)
Fashion went on a world tour of spectacular locations worthy of showing its most lucrative collections.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It almost happened in spectacular style when two rights and a left sent him stumbling across the ring.
The Sun (2009)
In the summer the leaves turn green before changing to reds and oranges for a spectacular autumn show.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The company put in a solid rather than spectacular performance in the first six months of the year.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The night was a spectacular failure.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
His spectacular style had considerable appeal.
Barrett, J (ed) ITF World of Tennis (1993)
Selfridges does spectacular ready-made ones and that was where they first caught my eye.
The Sun (2013)
We're cautious about whether this spectacular success in dogs would be quite so spectacular in humans.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They are a club that have enjoyed a spectacular rise up the non-league pyramid.
The Sun (2014)
But then the wheels came off the England chariot as they collapsed in spectacular fashion after a catalogue of errors.
The Sun (2008)
He had the world just where he wanted it - but then the world spiralled out of control in the most spectacular fashion.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The Olympics will see spectacular sporting endeavour; the fruits of years of preparation.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The trouble was it was an eagle, eagle, birdie charge and quite a spectacular one.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)

In other languages
spectacular

British English: spectacular /spɛkˈtækjʊlə/ ADJECTIVE
Something that is spectacular is very impressive or dramatic.
...spectacular views of the mountains.
  • American English: spectacular
  • Arabic: رَائِع
  • Brazilian Portuguese: espetacular
  • Chinese: 辉煌的
  • Croatian: spektakularan
  • Czech: pozoruhodný
  • Danish: spektakulær
  • Dutch: spectaculair
  • European Spanish: espectacular
  • Finnish: loistelias
  • French: spectaculaire
  • German: spektakulär
  • Greek: θεαματικός
  • Italian: spettacolare
  • Japanese: 壮観な
  • Korean: 장대한
  • Norwegian: spektakulær
  • Polish: widowiskowy
  • European Portuguese: espetacular
  • Romanian: spectaculos
  • Russian: эффектный
  • Latin American Spanish: espectacular
  • Swedish: spektakulär
  • Thai: น่าตื่นเต้น
  • Turkish: görülmeye değer
  • Ukrainian: ефектний
  • Vietnamese: ngoạn mục
British English: spectacular NOUN
A spectacular is a show or performance which is very grand and impressive.
...a television spectacular.
  • American English: spectacular
  • Brazilian Portuguese: superprodução
  • Chinese: 盛大的演出
  • European Spanish: programa especial
  • French: superproduction
  • German: Spektakel
  • Italian: spettacolo straordinario
  • Japanese: 豪華ショー
  • Korean: 쇼
  • European Portuguese: superprodução
  • Latin American Spanish: programa especial

All related terms of 'spectacular'

spectacular failure
If something is a failure , it is not a success.
spectacular landscape
The landscape is everything you can see when you look across an area of land, including hills , rivers , buildings, trees, and plants.
spectacular landscapes
The landscape is everything you can see when you look across an area of land, including hills, rivers, buildings, trees, and plants.
spectacular location
A location is the place where something happens or is situated.
spectacular scenery
The scenery in a country area is the land, water, or plants that you can see around you.

Chinese translation of 'spectacular'

spectacular

(spɛkˈtækjuləʳ)

adj

  1. [view, scenery] 壮(壯)丽(麗)的 (zhuànglì de)
  2. [rise, growth] 惊(驚)人的 (jīngrén de)
    ⇒ a spectacular rise in house prices 房价的暴涨 (fángjià de bàozhǎng)
  3. [success, result] 引人注目的 (yǐn rén zhùmù de)

n (c)

  1. (= performance) 场(場)面浩大的表演 (chǎngmiàn hàodà de biǎoyǎn)
(adjective) 
Definition
impressive, grand, or dramatic
The results have been spectacular.
Synonyms
impressive
The film's special effects are particularly impressive.
striking
She was a striking woman with long blonde hair.
dramatic
the film's dramatic special effects
stunning (informal)
A stunning display of fireworks lit up the sky.
marked
There has been a marked increase in crimes against property.
grand
a grand building in the centre of town
remarkable
He was a remarkable man.
fantastic (informal)
I have a fantastic social life.
magnificent
a magnificent country house in wooded grounds
staggering
splendid
a splendid Victorian mansion
dazzling
He gave a dazzling performance.
sensational
The world champions suffered a sensational defeat.
breathtaking
The house has breathtaking views from every room.
eye-catching
bold eye-catching stripes
gee-whizz (slang)
Opposites
ordinary
,
unimpressive
,
unspectacular
,
simple
,
plain
,
modest
,
everyday
,
run-of-the-mill
,
unostentatious
(noun) 
Definition
a spectacular show
a television spectacular
Synonyms
show
the Chelsea flower show
display
a dazzling dance display
spectacle
a director passionate about music and spectacle
extravaganza
an all-night musical extravaganza

Additional synonyms

in the sense of breathtaking
Definition
causing awe or excitement
The house has breathtaking views from every room.
Synonyms
amazing,
striking,
exciting,
brilliant,
dramatic,
stunning (informal),
impressive,
thrilling,
overwhelming,
magnificent,
astonishing,
sensational,
eye-popping (informal),
awesome,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
awe-inspiring,
jaw-dropping,
heart-stirring
in the sense of dazzling
He gave a dazzling performance.
Synonyms
splendid,
brilliant,
stunning (informal),
superb,
divine (informal),
glorious,
sparkling,
glittering,
sensational (informal),
sublime,
virtuoso,
drop-dead (slang),
ravishing,
scintillating
in the sense of display
Definition
something displayed
a dazzling dance display
Synonyms
show,
exhibition,
demonstration,
parade,
spectacle,
pageant,
pageantry

Synonyms of 'spectacular'

spectacular

Explore 'spectacular' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of dramatic
Definition
like a drama in suddenness or effectiveness
the film's dramatic special effects
Synonyms
powerful,
striking,
imposing,
stunning (informal),
impressive,
spectacular,
effective,
staggering,
distinctive,
memorable,
vivid,
jaw-dropping,
breath-taking,
gee-whizz (slang)
in the sense of extravaganza
Definition
any fanciful display, literary composition, etc.
an all-night musical extravaganza
Synonyms
spectacular,
show,
spectacle,
display,
pageant,
flight of fancy
in the sense of eye-catching
Definition
very striking and tending to catch people's attention
bold eye-catching stripes
Synonyms
striking,
arresting,
attractive,
dramatic,
spectacular,
captivating,
showy
in the sense of fantastic
Definition
excellent
I have a fantastic social life.
Synonyms
wonderful,
great (informal),
excellent,
very good,
mean (slang),
topping (British, slang),
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (slang),
smashing (informal),
superb,
tremendous (informal),
magnificent,
marvellous,
terrific (informal),
sensational (informal),
mega (slang),
awesome (slang),
dope (slang),
sick (slang),
world-class,
first-rate,
def (slang),
brill (informal),
out of this world (informal),
boffo (slang),
the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of grand
Definition
large or impressive in size or appearance
a grand building in the centre of town
Synonyms
impressive,
great,
large,
magnificent,
striking,
fine,
princely,
imposing,
superb,
glorious,
noble,
splendid,
gorgeous,
luxurious,
eminent,
majestic,
regal,
stately,
monumental,
sublime,
sumptuous,
grandiose,
opulent,
palatial,
ostentatious,
splendiferous (facetious)
in the sense of magnificent
Definition
splendid or impressive in appearance
a magnificent country house in wooded grounds
Synonyms
splendid,
striking,
grand,
impressive,
august,
rich,
princely,
imposing,
elegant,
divine (informal),
glorious,
noble,
gorgeous,
lavish,
elevated,
luxurious,
majestic,
regal,
stately,
sublime,
sumptuous,
grandiose,
exalted,
opulent,
transcendent,
resplendent,
splendiferous (facetious)
in the sense of marked
Definition
obvious or noticeable
There has been a marked increase in crimes against property.
Synonyms
noticeable,
clear,
decided,
striking,
noted,
obvious,
signal,
dramatic,
considerable,
outstanding,
remarkable,
apparent,
prominent,
patent,
evident,
distinct,
pronounced,
notable,
manifest,
blatant,
conspicuous,
salient
in the sense of remarkable
Definition
striking or extraordinary
He was a remarkable man.
Synonyms
extraordinary,
striking,
outstanding,
famous,
odd,
strange,
wonderful,
signal,
rare,
unusual,
impressive,
surprising,
distinguished,
prominent,
notable,
phenomenal,
uncommon,
conspicuous,
singular,
miraculous,
noteworthy,
pre-eminent
in the sense of sensational
Definition
causing intense feelings of shock, anger, or excitement
The world champions suffered a sensational defeat.
Synonyms
amazing,
dramatic,
thrilling,
revealing,
spectacular,
eye-popping (informal),
staggering,
startling,
horrifying,
breathtaking,
astounding,
lurid,
electrifying,
hair-raising
in the sense of spectacle
Definition
an impressive public show
a director passionate about music and spectacle
Synonyms
show,
display,
exhibition,
event,
performance,
sight,
parade,
extravaganza,
pageant

Additional synonyms

in the sense of splendid
Definition
beautiful or impressive
a splendid Victorian mansion
Synonyms
magnificent,
grand,
imposing,
impressive,
rich,
superb,
costly,
gorgeous,
dazzling,
lavish,
luxurious,
sumptuous,
ornate,
resplendent,
splendiferous (facetious)
in the sense of striking
Definition
attracting attention
She was a striking woman with long blonde hair.
Synonyms
impressive,
dramatic,
stunning (informal),
wonderful,
extraordinary,
outstanding,
astonishing,
memorable,
dazzling,
noticeable,
conspicuous,
drop-dead (slang),
out of the ordinary,
forcible,
jaw-dropping,
eye-popping (informal),
gee-whizz (slang)
in the sense of stunning
Definition
very attractive or impressive
A stunning display of fireworks lit up the sky.
Synonyms
wonderful,
beautiful,
impressive,
great (informal),
striking,
brilliant,
dramatic,
lovely,
remarkable,
smashing (old-fashioned),
heavenly,
devastating (informal),
spectacular,
marvellous,
splendid,
gorgeous,
dazzling,
sensational,
drop-dead (slang),
ravishing,
out of this world (informal),
jaw-dropping,
eye-popping (informal),
gee-whizz (old-fashioned)
随便看

　

英语词典包含298861条英英释义在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。

　

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间：2025/2/11 17:19:36