SPECTACULAR: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SPECTACULAR?

Need another word that means the same as “spectacular”? Find 29 synonyms and 30 related words for “spectacular” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Spectacular” are: dramatic, striking, outstanding, prominent, salient, picturesque, eye-catching, breathtaking, arresting, amazing, glorious, impressive, magnificent, splendid, dazzling, sensational, stunning, remarkable, memorable, unforgettable, unique, extravaganza, display, spectacle, exhibition, performance, presentation, show, pageant

Spectacular as a Noun

Definitions of "Spectacular" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “spectacular” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A lavishly produced performance.
• An event such as a pageant or musical, produced on a large scale and with striking effects.

Synonyms of "Spectacular" as a noun (8 Words)

display	A performance, show, or event staged for public entertainment. A hint of malice underlay his display of concern.
exhibition	A display or demonstration of a skill. Fields which have been ploughed with a supreme exhibition of the farm worker s skills.
extravaganza	An elaborate and spectacular entertainment or production. An extravaganza of dance in many forms.
pageant	A scene erected on a fixed stage or moving vehicle as a public show. They brought the history books to life at the town s pageant.
performance	Process or manner of functioning or operating. Don Giovanni had its first performance in 1787.
presentation	A visual representation of something. A sales presentation.
show	An outward appearance or display of a quality or feeling. I didn t have a show.
spectacle	A blunder that makes you look ridiculous used in the phrase make a spectacle of yourself. The spectacle of a city s mass grief.

Usage Examples of "Spectacular" as a noun

• They put on a Christmas spectacular.
• French history was represented in a spectacular for tourists.

Spectacular as an Adjective

Definitions of "Spectacular" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “spectacular” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.
• Strikingly large or obvious.
• Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect.
• Characteristic of spectacles or drama.
• Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention.

Synonyms of "Spectacular" as an adjective (21 Words)

amazing	Inspiring awe or admiration or wonder. She does an amazing amount of work.
arresting	Commanding attention. The arresting officer.
breathtaking	Tending to cause suspension of regular breathing. The scene was one of breathtaking beauty.
dazzling	Extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily. The sunlight was dazzling.
dramatic	Used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style. Dramatic mountain peaks.
eye-catching	Seizing the attention.
glorious	Having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration. A glorious work of art.
impressive	Making a strong or vivid impression. Impressive achievements in science.
magnificent	Characterized by grandeur. A dramatic landscape of magnificent mountains.
memorable	Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual. He recalled memorable moments in his life.
outstanding	Exceptionally good. Einstein was one of the outstanding figures of the 20th centurey.
picturesque	Suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture. Ruined abbeys and picturesque villages.
prominent	Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention. A prominent citizen.
remarkable	Unusual or striking. A remarkable coincidence.
salient	Pointing outward at an angle of less than 180 degrees. It succinctly covered all the salient points of the case.
sensational	Causing great public interest and excitement. A sensational murder trial.
splendid	Excellent; very good. His robes were splendid.
striking	Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent. She is naturally striking.
stunning	Causing or capable of causing bewilderment or shock or insensibility. The strike came as a stunning protest against management.
unforgettable	Impossible to forget; very memorable. That unforgettable first kiss.
unique	Highly unusual or rare but not the single instance. The situation was unique in British politics.

Usage Examples of "Spectacular" as an adjective

• Spectacular mountain scenery.
• A spectacular display of northern lights.
• The party suffered a spectacular loss in the election.
• A spectacular rise in prices.
• Spectacular dives from the cliff.
• It was a spectacular play.

Associations of "Spectacular" (30 Words)

amazing	Surprising greatly. She does an amazing amount of work.
arresting	Striking; eye-catching. An arresting drawing of people turning into animals.
astonishing	Surprising greatly. I find it astonishing that they ever thought it could work.
astounding	Bewildering or striking dumb with wonder. The summit offers astounding views.
awesome	Extremely good; excellent. The band is truly awesome.
behold	See or observe (someone or something, especially of remarkable or impressive nature. Behold Christ.
dazzling	Amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning. Dazzling snow.
dignified	Having or showing self-esteem. A dignified old lady.
dignify	Confer dignity or honor upon. I shall not dignify this insensitive remark with an answer.
dramatic	Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect. A dramatic increase in recorded crime.
exceeding	Extremely exceedingly. An ale of exceeding poor quality.
grand	A grand piano. We had a grand day.
imposing	Grand and impressive in appearance. An imposing residence.
impressive	Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome. An impressive ceremony.
magnificent	Characterized by grandeur. Magnificent cathedrals.
majestic	Majestic in manner or bearing superior to mundane matters. His majestic presence.
marvelous	Too improbable to admit of belief. A marvelous collection of rare books.
palatial	Relating to or being a palace. Palatial furnishings.
saintliness	The quality of resembling a saint. Her selfless behaviour borders on saintliness.
salient	An outward bulge in a line of military attack or defence. Salient traits.
sensational	Causing great public interest and excitement. A sensational murder trial.
splendid	Having great beauty and splendor. A splendid view of Windsor Castle.
staggering	So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm. The staggering bills for maintenance and repair.
stately	Of size and dignity suggestive of a statue. Stately columns.
striking	The action of striking. Striking mineworkers.
stunning	Causing great astonishment and consternation. A stunning performance.
superb	Used in names of birds with attractive or colourful plumage e g superb lyrebird. The Bey of Tunis was building himself a superb mausoleum.
thundering	Sounding like thunder. Thundering waterfalls.
touching	Arousing affect. His gratitude was simple and touching.
wonderful	Extraordinarily good or great ; used especially as intensifiers. They all think she s wonderful.