word
Spectacular
Speh-KTA-kyuh-lur
/spɛˈktækjʌlɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
spectacular
Dictionary meaning
Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention.
Examples
- Spectacular dives from the cliff.
- They put on a Christmas spectacular.
Synonyms: prominent
People also look up
Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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