What does spectacle mean?
Definitions for spectacle
ˈspɛk tə kəlspec·ta·cle
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word spectacle.
Princeton's WordNet
spectaclenoun
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
"the tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape"
spectaclenoun
an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
spectaclenoun
a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself
Wiktionary
spectaclenoun
Something exhibited to view; usually, something presented to view as extraordinary, or as unusual and worthy of special notice; a remarkable or noteworthy sight; a show; a pageant
spectaclenoun
An exciting exhibition, performance or event.
spectaclenoun
An embarrassing situation
He made a spectacle out of himself
spectaclenoun
An optical instrument consisting of two lenses set in a light frame, and worn to assist sight, to obviate some defect in the organs of vision, or to shield the eyes from bright light.
spectaclenoun
An aid to the intellectual sight.
spectaclenoun
A spyglass; a looking-glass.
Webster Dictionary
Spectaclenoun
something exhibited to view; usually, something presented to view as extraordinary, or as unusual and worthy of special notice; a remarkable or noteworthy sight; a show; a pageant; a gazingstock
Spectaclenoun
a spy-glass; a looking-glass
Spectaclenoun
an optical instrument consisting of two lenses set in a light frame, and worn to assist sight, to obviate some defect in the organs of vision, or to shield the eyes from bright light
Spectaclenoun
fig.: An aid to the intellectual sight
Freebase
Spectacle
In general, spectacle refers to an event that is memorable for the appearance it creates. Derived in Middle English from c. 1340 as "specially prepared or arranged display" it was borrowed from Old French spectacle, itself a reflection of the Latin spectaculum "a show" from spectare "to view, watch" frequentative form of specere "to look at." The word spectacle has also been a term of art in theater dating from the 17th century in English drama.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Spectacle
spek′ta-kl, n. a sight: show, a pageant, exhibition: (pl.) a pair of lenses mounted in frames to assist the sight, aids to mental vision: a marking resembling spectacles, as in the cobra.—adjs. Spec′tacled, wearing spectacles: marked like spectacles, as the bear, cobra, &c.; Spectac′ular, marked by display.—n. Spectacular′ity.—adv. Spectac′ularly. [L. spectaculum—spectāre, -ātum, intens. of specĕre, to look at.]
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Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'spectacle' in Nouns Frequency: #2664
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of spectacle in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of spectacle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of spectacle in a Sentence
The sight of extreme athletes careering down an ice track outside Saint Paul's iconic cathedral is an awe-inspiring spectacle -- and one great big party.
Americans should be deeply concerned by Speaker Ryan’s sanctioning of this irresponsible decision and his complicity in allowing the Committee investigation to devolve into a sad political spectacle.
This has already become, and I think is only becoming more of, a public spectacle.
What spectacle can be more edifying or more seasonable than that of Liberty and Learning, each leaning on the other for their natural and surest support.
He took over, he’s just a spectacle to watch.
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- podívanáCzech
- Spektakel, SchauspielGerman
- spektakloEsperanto
- espectáculoSpanish
- عکاسیPersian
- näytelmä, peili, silmälasit, spektaakkeli, näkyFinnish
- spectacleFrench
- तमाHindi
- látvány, látnivaló, látványosságHungarian
- 壮観, 光景Japanese
- spektakelDutch
- mostra, espetáculo, showPortuguese
- spectacolRomanian
- представление, зрелище, спектакльRussian
- تماشاUrdu
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