spectacle — meaning in English
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English meaning
- display verb To show something openly so it can be seen clearly.
- ostentation noun Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
- pageant noun An elaborate public show or performance, often involving costumes and a procession, sometimes a beauty competition.
- show verb To let someone see something.
- spectacle noun An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
Senses
spectacle is used for these senses in English:
- display A show or spectacle.
- ostentation (obsolete) A show or spectacle.
- pageant A spectacular ceremony.
- show (countable) A broadcast program, especially a light entertainment program.
- spectacle An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
display — full definition
- verb To show something openly so it can be seen clearly.
- noun A screen that shows text, images, or graphics.
- noun An arrangement of items set out for people to view, often for sale or exhibition.
ostentation — full definition
- noun Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
- noun A group of peafowl.
- noun A show or spectacle.