Meaning 1neutral; often emphatic · 82%
Causing astonishment or considerable public attention.
Natural examples
Der Sonnenaufgang über den Bergen war spektakulär.
Sunrise over the mountains looked spectacular.
Die Mannschaft feierte einen spektakulären Sieg.
The team celebrated a spectacular victory.
Das Konzert endete mit einer spektakulären Lichtshow.
The concert ended with a spectacular light show.
Usage note
Spektakulär often describes a striking event, result, performance, or view.
Mini-lesson: spektakulär
Causing astonishment or considerable public attention. Spektakulär often describes a striking event, result, performance, or view.
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