spectacular
A spectacular is a large-scale, impressive, and grand public performance or show. It is often used to describe special television programs or theatrical events that are very colorful and exciting.
Exemples
3 sur 5The family stayed home to watch the holiday spectacular on television.
The family stayed home to watch the holiday spectacular on television.
The municipality organized a fireworks spectacular to celebrate the new year.
The municipality organized a fireworks spectacular to celebrate the new year.
Did you see that music spectacular last night? It was amazing!
Did you see that music spectacular last night? It was amazing!
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Spectacle' that is so 'Popular' it becomes a 'Spectacular' show.
Quiz rapide
The city's New Year's Eve fireworks ___ was the best one yet.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : spectacular
Exemples
The family stayed home to watch the holiday spectacular on television.
everydayThe family stayed home to watch the holiday spectacular on television.
The municipality organized a fireworks spectacular to celebrate the new year.
formalThe municipality organized a fireworks spectacular to celebrate the new year.
Did you see that music spectacular last night? It was amazing!
informalDid you see that music spectacular last night? It was amazing!
The professor analyzed the cultural impact of the 19th-century stage spectacular.
academicThe professor analyzed the cultural impact of the 19th-century stage spectacular.
Our annual product launch will be a high-tech spectacular this year.
businessOur annual product launch will be a high-tech spectacular this year.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
A holiday spectacular
A holiday spectacular
A star-studded spectacular
A star-studded spectacular
Variety spectacular
Variety spectacular
Souvent confondu avec
A spectacle is any visually striking scene (often negative), while a spectacular is a planned, grand show or event.
Notes d'usage
When used as a noun, it almost always refers to a produced entertainment event. It is more common as an adjective, so ensure the context implies a 'show' when using it as a noun.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often forget that 'spectacular' can be a noun and mistakenly use 'spectacle' for professional shows.
Astuce mémo
Think of a 'Spectacle' that is so 'Popular' it becomes a 'Spectacular' show.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin 'spectaculum', meaning a public show or sight.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In American media history, a 'spectacular' was a specific term for a high-budget TV special that interrupted regular programming.
Quiz rapide
The city's New Year's Eve fireworks ___ was the best one yet.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : spectacular
Grammaire lie
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