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spectacular

[/spekˈtækjələr/]
adjective
espetacular
1. strikingly large or obvious; visually striking or impressive
The sunset was spectacular.
O pôr do sol foi espetacular.
2. relating to or denoting a large and impressive show or event
They put on a spectacular performance.
Eles apresentaram um desempenho espetacular.
3. remarkably good or impressive in quality
She had a spectacular career in music.
Ela teve uma carreira espetacular na música.
NYC Slang
lit, fire, insane (when referring to something impressively good)
Synonyms
impressivestunningmagnificentbreathtakingdramatic
Antonyms
ordinaryunremarkabledullplainunimpressive

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
espetacular
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
espetacular
standard usage, sometimes reinforced with 'demais'
São Paulo
espetacular
standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
espetacular
standard usage; may also use 'extraordinário' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a spectacular show
spectacular failure
spectacular view
spectacular results
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