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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"
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.
2 [countable] a sight or view that is very impressive to look at The sunset was a stunning spectacle. 3 [ 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.
[countable] a sight or view that is very impressive to look at. The sunset was a stunning spectacle. The wide plain, with thousands of wildebeest on the move, was an awesome spectacle. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. [singular] an unusual or surprising sight or situation that attracts a lot of attention.
2 days ago · 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.
Definitions of spectacle. noun. something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight) see more. noun. an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale. see more. noun. a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself.
anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight. a public show or display, especially on a large scale: The coronation was a lavish spectacle.
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.
