spectacular
Meaning
The word "spectacular" describes something that is visually impressive or striking, often evoking awe or admiration.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "spectacular" with "spectacularly," which is an adverb.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Sunday
morning
,
Maria
walked
to
the
hill
near
her
house
to
watch
the
sunrise
.
The
view
from
the
top
was
spectacular
,
with
orange
light
on
the
city
and
the
river
shining
below
.
She
sat
on
a
bench
and
drank
her
coffee
while
she
listened
to
birds
and
planned
her
day
.
Later
,
she
took
a
few
photos
to
show
her
friends
,
because
she
thought
the
colours
were
beautiful
.
The
short
walk
made
her
feel
calm
and
ready
for
a
busy
week
.
Common Phrases
spectacular performance
spectacular scenery
spectacular event
Synonyms
Related Words
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