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spectacularly

Spectacularly (adv) means In a way that is extremely impressive or striking. Example: “The plan failed spectacularly.”

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In a way that is extremely impressive or striking.
"The plan failed spectacularly."
"She performed spectacularly at the audition."

How to use spectacularly

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In plain EnglishTo a striking or extreme degree — often used to intensify either a success or a failure.

Word forms

more spectacularly comparative, most spectacularly superlative

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What does “spectacularly” mean?

The word “spectacularly” means in a way that is extremely impressive or striking. In plain terms, to a striking or extreme degree — often used to intensify either a success or a failure.

How do you use “spectacularly” in a sentence?

Here is “spectacularly” used in a sentence: “The plan failed spectacularly.”

What part of speech is “spectacularly”?

“Spectacularly” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of spectacularly?

"spectacularly" (adv) means in a way that is extremely impressive or striking.

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