spectacle /spekˈtə-kl or -ti-kl/

1. A sight
2. A show, pageant or exhibition
3. (in pl) a pair of lenses (for correcting the eyesight) mounted in frames with side-pieces that sit over the ears
4. (in pl) a marking (on an animal) resembling spectacles

specˈtacled adjective

1. Wearing spectacles
2. Having rings around the eyes (figurative)

spectacular /-takˈū-lər/ adjective

1. Of the nature of, or marked by, display
2. Sensational, extremely impressive

A theatrical show, esp on television, or any display, that is large-scale and elaborate

spectacularity /-larˈi-ti/ noun

spectacˈularly adverb

make a spectacle of oneself

To behave in a way that attracts attention, ridicule, etc

pair of spectacles (cricket sl)

A duck in both innings

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