spectacular

noun

a lavishly produced performance

adjective

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

characteristic of spectacles or drama

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

Roots

speciospect- · Latin · look, see

Synonyms for spectacular

stunningadj dramaticadj breathtakingadj strikingadj stupendousadj amazingadj astonishingadj astoundingadj gorgeousadj wonderfuladj wondrousadj

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Where does spectacular come from?

The word spectacular breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root spect-, from Latin specio (“look, see”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.