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SPECTACULAR

\spɛktˈakjʊlə], \spɛktˈakjʊlə], \s_p_ɛ_k_t_ˈa_k_j_ʊ_l_ə]\

Definitions of SPECTACULAR

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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of the nature of spectacle or drama; "spectacular dives from the cliff"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

of the nature of spectacle or drama; "spectacular dives from the cliff"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Of or pertaining to a shows; of the nature of a show.
Pertaining to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Pertaining to a show or exhibition; marked by grand display.
Spectacularly.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Characterized by grand scenic display.
Spectacled.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Pertaining to shows; of the nature of a show.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Of or relating to shows.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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