spectacular (spektakular)

[L. spectacu lum, a sight, show (see spectacle ), + -ar3.] 1. Pertaining to or of the nature of a show or spectacle; marked or characterized by great display: as, a spectacular drama. The spectacular sports were concluded. Hickes, Sermon, Jan. 30, 1681. 2. Pertaining to spectacles or gla es for a isting vision. [Rare.]