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- DictionarySpec·ta·cle/ˈspektək(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a visually striking performance or display: "the acrobatic feats make a good spectacle"
The meaning of SPECTACLE is something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining; especially : an eye-catching or dramatic public display. How to use spectacle in a sentence.
an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention: an amazing / terrible spectacle. The trial became a public spectacle. She made a spectacle of herself (= behaved in a way that attracted attention and made her look ridiculous).
anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight. Synonyms: show, sight, wonder, marvel. a public show or display, especially on a large scale: The coronation was a lavish spectacle.
SPECTACLE meaning: 1. an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest, or disapproval…. Learn more.
A spectacle is something you can't believe you are seeing. Get on top of your desk at work in your underpants while playing the kazoo and you're making a spectacle of yourself.
make a spectacle of yourself. to draw attention to yourself by behaving or dressing in a silly way in public. Definition of spectacle noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a public display or performance, esp a showy or ceremonial one. 2. a thing or person seen, esp an unusual or ridiculous one: he makes a spectacle of himself. 3. a strange or interesting object or phenomenon. 4. ( modifier) of or relating to spectacles: a spectacle case.
[countable] a sight or view that is very impressive to look at The sunset was a stunning spectacle. [singular] an unusual or surprising sight or situation that attracts a lot of attention I remember the sad spectacle of her standing in her wedding dress, covered in mud.
noun. 1. something to look at, esp. some strange or remarkable sight; unusual display. 2. a public show or exhibition on a grand scale. 3. [pl.]; OLD-FASHIONED. a pair of eyeglasses. 4. [usually pl.] something like a pair of eyeglasses in shape, use, etc.
SPECTACLE definition: 1. an event that is exciting or unusual to watch 2. to do something that makes you look stupid and…. Learn more.
