spectacular

Adjective

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
  • an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
    
  • a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
    
  • salient traits
    
  • a spectacular rise in prices
    
  • a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
    
  • a striking resemblance between parent and child
    

• characteristic of spectacles or drama
  • spectacular dives from the cliff
    

• sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
  • a dramatic sunset
    
  • a dramatic pause
    
  • a spectacular display of northern lights
    
  • it was a spectacular play
    
  • his striking good looks always created a sensation
    

Noun

• a lavishly produced performance
  • they put on a Christmas spectacular
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  outstanding , prominent , salient , striking , dramatic