spectacular
Worthy of awe
Spectacular describes something visually striking or dramatically impressive—a performance, view, or event that commands attention through sheer scale or brilliance: a spectacular fireworks display, spectacular mountain scenery.
The word implies more than ordinary impressiveness; it suggests something worth watching, almost theatrical.
As a noun, a spectacular is an elaborate production or broadcast: a television spectacular.
Worthy of attention
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- incredibleDefying easy belief
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
exceptional · impressive · astounding · astonishing · unprecedented · record-breaking · historic · legendary
Overwhelmingly bright or impressive
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- radiantEmitting light or joy
glittering · sparkling · shimmering · luminous · gleaming · resplendent · scintillating · iridescent
Exceptionally beautiful or impressive
- majesticImpressively dignified and beautiful
- grandImposing or splendid
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
- monumentalExceptionally large or significant
stately · palatial · opulent · lavish · sumptuous · ornate · regal · imperial
Make something apparent
- performanceCarrying out a task
- extravaganzaLavish, elaborate entertainment
- circusTraveling entertainment with performers
- fireworksExplosive light displays
acrobatics · stunt · pyrotechnics · laser show · halftime · finale · opening ceremony · concert
Unobstructed wide-angle view
- vistaPleasing distant scene
- landscapeVisible features of terrain
- overlookMiss or commanding view
- horizonApparent earth-sky meeting
scenery · scenic · picturesque · panoramic · viewpoint · vantage · canyon · waterfall
Ceremonial public procession
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- galaFestive formal occasion
- pageantStaged public display
jubilee · procession · ceremony · fiesta · fanfare · pomp · coronation · masquerade
Arousing eager interest
- exhilaratingIntensely invigorating or exciting
- electrifyingIntensely thrilling or stimulating
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
- grippingHolding attention completely
riveting · adrenaline · sensational · dramatic · climactic · explosive · intense · edge-of-seat
remarkable
Worthy of attention
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
- incredibleDefying easy belief
outstanding · exceptional · impressive · astounding · astonishing · unprecedented · record-breaking · historic · legendary · triumph
dazzling
Overwhelmingly bright or impressive
- stunningExtremely impressive or beautiful
- breathtakingAstonishingly beautiful or exciting
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
radiant · glittering · sparkling · shimmering · luminous · gleaming · resplendent · scintillating · iridescent · blinding
magnificent
Exceptionally beautiful or impressive
- majesticImpressively dignified and beautiful
- grandImposing or splendid
- imposingImpressively grand in scale
monumental · stately · palatial · opulent · lavish · sumptuous · ornate · regal · imperial · splendid
show
Make something apparent
- performanceCarrying out a task
- extravaganzaLavish, elaborate entertainment
- circusTraveling entertainment with performers
fireworks · acrobatics · stunt · pyrotechnics · laser show · halftime · finale · opening ceremony · concert · arena
panorama
Unobstructed wide-angle view
horizon · scenery · scenic · picturesque · panoramic · viewpoint · vantage · canyon · waterfall · sunset
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- galaFestive formal occasion
pageant · jubilee · procession · ceremony · fiesta · fanfare · pomp · coronation · masquerade · float
exciting
Arousing eager interest
- exhilaratingIntensely invigorating or exciting
- electrifyingIntensely thrilling or stimulating
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
gripping · riveting · adrenaline · sensational · dramatic · climactic · explosive · intense · edge-of-seat · death-defying
- amazingastonishing, astounding, breathtaking, extraordinary, incredible
- expressions of awewow, whoa, amazing, awesome, incredible
- breathtaking momentsmountain vista, aurora borealis, fireworks, ocean view, scenic overlook
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- eye-catchingstriking, noticeable, prominent, eye-catching, attention-grabbing
- awe-inspiringawe-inspiring, awesome, breathtaking, jaw-dropping, magnificent
spectacularinconspicuous
Not readily noticed
invisible · plain · subtle · understated · nondescript
spectacularunimpressive
Failing to inspire admiration
mediocre · ordinary · unexceptional · unremarkable · lackluster
spectacularboring
Failing to engage interest
dull · unexciting · undramatic · uneventful · anticlimactic