/ Dictionary / Index S spectacular: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: spec•tac•u•lar Pronunciation: (spek-tak'yu-lur), [key] — adj. of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display. dramatically daring or thrilling: a spectacular dive from a cliff. —n. a single television production featuring well-known performers and characterized by elaborate sets, costumes, staging, etc. Cf.(def. 13). an impressive, large-scale display: another Hollywood spectacular. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: spectacular (Thesaurus) spectacled cobra spectate Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language