English · Word Candidate

spectacular

/spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: spectaculars

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Amazing or worthy of special notice.

Adjective

The parachutists were spectacular.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Related to, or having the character of, a spectacle or entertainment.

AdjectiveRegister: dated

the merely spectacular

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A spectacular display.

Noun

Though business has more or less held up so far, a series of drug-related spectaculars sparked an exodus of the city's upper class this summer.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A pop-up (folded paper element) in material sent by postal mail.

Noun

Here are a few examples of "spectaculars," or three-dimensional pieces, including those which have won awards […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “spectacular” mean?

Amazing or worthy of special notice.

Is “spectacular” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.