Dictionary Check: spectacular

"spectacular" is a valid word!

Scrabble 17 points
Words with Friends 22 points

Definition

adjective

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

Example: "a dramatic sunset"
Synonyms:
adjective

characteristic of spectacles or drama

Example: "spectacular dives from the cliff"
adjective

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

Example: "an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom"
noun

a lavishly produced performance

Example: "they put on a Christmas spectacular"

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