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spectacularity

spec·tac·u·lar
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spek-tak-yuh-ler]
    • /spɛkˈtæk yə lər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spek-tak-yuh-ler]
    • /spɛkˈtæk yə lər/

Definitions of spectacularity word

  • adjective spectacularity of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display. 1
  • adjective spectacularity dramatically daring or thrilling: a spectacular dive from a cliff. 1
  • noun spectacularity a single television production featuring well-known performers and characterized by elaborate sets, costumes, staging, etc. Compare special (def 14). 1
  • noun spectacularity an impressive, large-scale display: another Hollywood spectacular. 1
  • noun spectacularity the quality of being spectacular 0
See all 5 definitions of spectacularity

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Origin of spectacularity

First appearance:

before 1675
One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < Latin spectācul(um) (see spectacle) + -ar1

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Parts of speech for Spectacularity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Spectacularity

spectacularity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for spectacularity

noun spectacularity

  • impressiveness — having the ability to impress the mind; arousing admiration, awe, respect, etc.; moving; admirable: an impressive ceremony; an impressive appearance.
  • luxuriousness — characterized by luxury; ministering or conducive to luxury: a luxurious hotel.
  • magnificence — the quality or state of being magnificent; splendor; grandeur; sublimity: the magnificence of snow-covered mountains; the magnificence of his achievements.
  • exaltedness — The state of being exalted.
  • nobleness — distinguished by rank or title.
All 6 Synonyms of spectacularity

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