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spectacularly

spec·tac·u·lar
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [spek-tak-yuh-ler]
    • /spɛkˈtæk yə lər/
    • /spekˈtæk.jʊ.lə.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spek-tak-yuh-ler]
    • /spɛkˈtæk yə lər/

Definitions of spectacularly word

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

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Origin of spectacularly

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 Spectacularly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

spectacularly 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.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for spectacularly

adv spectacularly

  • admirably — worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
  • amazingly — causing great surprise or sudden wonder.
  • boastfully — given to or characterized by boasting.
  • bombastically — (of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious.
  • conceitedly — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.

adverb spectacularly

  • dazzlingly — to overpower or dim the vision of by intense light: He was dazzled by the sudden sunlight.
  • dramatically — of or relating to the drama.
  • fabulously — almost impossible to believe; incredible.
  • flamboyantly — In a flamboyant manner.
  • marvellously — In a marvellous manner.

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