spectacle — a visually striking performance or display
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a visually striking performance or display
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspektɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's attempt at breakdancing became an embarrassing spectacle.
- My grandfather refuses to admit he needs spectacles and keeps bumping into doors.
- The aurora borealis was a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
spectacle
NOUN[/ˈspektɪkəl/]
a visually striking performance or display
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈspektɪkəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈspektɪkəl/
🌳Etymology
Rootspect
Suffix--acle
🎵Rhyme
ectablerespectabledetectable
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respectable
detectable
🔗Collocations
public spectacle
make a spectacle of oneself
spectacular view
grand spectacle
wear spectacles
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The teacher's attempt at breakdancing became an embarrassing spectacle.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandfather refuses to admit he needs spectacles and keeps bumping into doors.”
“The aurora borealis was a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.”
“The circus spectacle amazed children and adults alike.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
showdisplayexhibitionperformancesight
Antonyms
invisibilityconcealment
Related
spectacularspectatorinspectrespectaspect
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