Events

Synonyms for spectacular

Two senses of spectacular live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · adjective

Sense 1 of 2adjectiveTier 2, TreelineEvents

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

It was a spectacular play.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

dramatic

Same sentence, swapped: It was a dramatic play.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for spectacular as it is used in the sentence above.

surprising
overwhelming
shameless

Sense 2 of 2adjectiveTier 2, TreelineStates and conditions

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

A spectacular rise in prices.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

outstanding

Same sentence, swapped: A outstanding rise in prices.

Close but different

legitimate
surprising
overwhelming

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