adjective

spectacular

spectacular, impressive, stunning

The view from the mountain was spectacular.

The view from the mountain was spectacular.

The team achieved a spectacular victory.

The team achieved a spectacular victory.

((spectacular)) + (noun) very impressive The view was spectacular.

Synonyms: amazing, stunning, breathtaking; Antonyms: ordinary, dull

From 'spectacle' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ar'. It literally means 'relating to a spectacle' or 'worth seeing'.

Something 'spectacular' is so impressive that it is a 'spectacle' in itself.

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