B1adjectivetravelnature
US/spekˈtæk.jə.lər/
UK/spekˈtæk.jə.lə/
very impressive and exciting to see
In context
We watched a spectacular sunset from the top of the hill.
The team won a spectacular victory in the final minute.
The fireworks display last night was absolutely spectacular.
Words that go with spectacular
adjective + noun
- spectacular viewThe room has a spectacular view of the bay.
- spectacular successThe film was a spectacular success.
- spectacular sceneryThe trip offers spectacular scenery.
- spectacular failureThe launch ended in spectacular failure.
adverb + adjective
- absolutely spectacularThe performance was absolutely spectacular.
- truly spectacularThe waterfall is truly spectacular.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The view was spectacleCorrect: The view was spectacular