spectacular
gb/spɛktˈækjəlɚ/ us/spɛktˈækjəlɚ/
B1
Англійська
~ 6000
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B1
property
1
extremely impressive to see or experience
Very beautiful, exciting, or surprising to see or experience.
Модель уживання:
[something] is spectacular
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes say *very spectacular* too often. In many cases, just *spectacular* is strong enough on its own. Also, some confuse *spectacular* (adjective) with *spectacle* (noun) and say *The view is a spectacular* instead of *The view is spectacular*.
Синоніми
breathtaking (Often suggests something so beautiful or impressive it almost stops you from breathing; slightly more emotional.)
Антоніми
unimpressive (Describes something that fails to attract attention or admiration.)
Словосполучення
spectacular view
|spectacular scenery
|spectacular fireworks
|spectacular performance
|absolutely spectacular
|look spectacular
Теми
daily life
|entertainment
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- We woke up to a spectacular view of the mountains covered in snow.
- The final scene of the movie is visually spectacular but not very realistic.
- The city puts on a spectacular fireworks display every New Year’s Eve.
- From the top of the tower, the night skyline was absolutely spectacular.
- The dancers gave a spectacular performance that had the audience cheering for minutes.
Навчальні приклади
- The sunset was spectacular last night.
- We had a spectacular view from our hotel room.
- The show was spectacular, and everyone clapped loudly.
- The colors of the trees in autumn are spectacular.
- The city lights looked spectacular from the bridge.
adjective
B2
property
2
very great or dramatic in degree
Very big or very strong in result or effect, often surprisingly so.
Модель уживання:
a spectacular [result/event/change]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may overuse *spectacular* where *good*, *big*, or *very good* would sound more natural. *Spectacular* should be saved for results or changes that are truly unusual or dramatic.
Синоніми
remarkable (Highlights that something is worth noticing; slightly less dramatic and emotional than *spectacular*.)
Антоніми
modest (Describes results or changes that are small or not especially impressive.)
Словосполучення
spectacular success
|spectacular failure
|spectacular growth
|spectacular rise
|spectacular results
Теми
business
|news
|achievements
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The company has seen spectacular growth over the last five years.
- Her first book was a spectacular success, selling millions of copies worldwide.
- The project ended in spectacular failure when the main investor pulled out.
- The athlete made a spectacular comeback after two years away from competition.
- There has been a spectacular rise in online sales this quarter.
Навчальні приклади
- The team had a spectacular win last night.
- His business was a spectacular success.
- The party was a spectacular failure because nobody came.
- The singer became famous after a spectacular show on TV.
- Prices showed a spectacular rise last year.
unknown
C1
event
3
large impressive show or event
A very big and exciting show or event made to impress people.
Модель уживання:
a [type] spectacular
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse the noun *a spectacular* with the adjective and say *It was very a spectacular* instead of *It was a spectacular* or *It was very spectacular.* Also, this noun use is less common in everyday speech than the adjective, so overusing it can sound unusual.
Синоніми
extravaganza (Stresses being very large, expensive, and showy, and is slightly more formal or literary.)
Антоніми
low-key event (Describes an event that is quiet and simple rather than big and showy.)
Словосполучення
a Hollywood spectacular
|TV spectacular
|stage spectacular
|musical spectacular
Теми
entertainment
|media
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The director’s latest film is a three-hour action spectacular.
- They turned the opening ceremony into a huge musical spectacular.
- Every year the network broadcasts a Christmas spectacular with famous singers.
- The theme park is planning a nighttime light spectacular for the summer season.
- Fans packed the stadium for a rock spectacular featuring five major bands.
Навчальні приклади
- We watched a big TV spectacular on New Year’s Eve.
- The show was a dance spectacular with many lights and colors.
- They went to a Hollywood spectacular with many famous actors.
- The city held a music spectacular in the park.
- The festival ended with a fireworks spectacular.
Граматика
Словникова форма
spectacular
IPA
GB/spɛktˈækjəlɚ/
US/spɛktˈækjəlɚ/
Склади й наголос
spec - tac - u - lar (4 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tac)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: spectacular
Споріднені слова
Вирази
nothing short of spectacular
1/nˈʌθɪŋ ʃˈɔɹt əv spɛktˈækjəlɚ/
idiom
completely and extremely impressive
Used to say that something is extremely impressive and cannot be called anything less.
Приклади
- The view from the top of the cliff was nothing short of spectacular.
- Her performance last night was nothing short of spectacular.
on a spectacular scale
1/ˈɔn ə spɛktˈækjəlɚ skˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
in a very large impressive way
Happening in a way that is both very big and very impressive.
Приклади
- The city celebrated the holiday on a spectacular scale.
- Environmental damage is occurring on a spectacular scale in the region.
spectacular failure
1/spɛktˈækjəlɚ fˈeɪljɚ/
fixed phrase
an extremely dramatic failure
A failure that is very big and very clear, often in a way that many people notice.
Приклади
- The new app was a spectacular failure and was removed from the store within a week.
- His attempt to start a restaurant ended in spectacular failure.
spectacular success
1/spɛktˈækjəlɚ səksˈɛs/
fixed phrase
an extremely impressive success
A success that is very big and very impressive, often more than people expected.
Приклади
- Her latest product launch was a spectacular success.
- The festival turned out to be a spectacular success despite the bad weather.