Words Like SPECTACLE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to SPECTACLE.

10 Alternative Words Similar to spectacle

1 Display Noun      Synonym Words Like Display
2 Presentation Noun      Synonym Words Like Presentation
3 Sight Noun      Synonym Words Like Sight
4 Show Noun      Synonym Words Like Show
5 Pageant Noun      Synonym Words Like Pageant
6 Corrida Noun      Hyponym
7 Naumachy Noun      Hyponym
8 Naumachia Noun      Hyponym
9 Bullfight Noun      Hyponym
10 Fuckup Noun      Hypernym

10 definitions of spectacle

1 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.
2 A spy-glass; a looking-glass.
3 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.
4 Fig.: An aid to the intellectual sight.
5 something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
6 an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
7 a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself
8 Something that can be seen or viewed, especially something of a remarkable or impressive nature.
9 A public performance or display, especially one on a large or lavish scale.
10 A regrettable public display, as of bad behavior: drank too much and made a spectacle of himself.
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