Spectacle
Word | SPECTACLE |
Character | 9 |
Hyphenation | spec ta cle |
Pronunciations | /ˈspɛktəkl̩/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Spectacle"
What do we mean by spectacle?
Something that can be seen or viewed, especially something of a remarkable or impressive nature. noun
A public performance or display, especially one on a large or lavish scale. noun
A regrettable public display, as of bad behavior. noun
A pair of eyeglasses. noun
Something resembling eyeglasses in shape or suggesting them in function. noun
An exhibition; exposure to sight or view; an open display; also, a thing looked at or to be looked at; a sight; a gazing-stock; a show; especially, a deplorable exhibition. noun
Specifically, a public show or display for the gratification of the eye; something designed or arranged to attract and entertain spectators; a pageant; a parade: as, a royal or a religious spectacle; a military or a dramatic spectacle. noun
A looking-glass; a mirror. noun
A spyglass; a speculum. noun
Plural A pair of lenses set in a frame adjusted to the eyes, to correct or improve defective vision; also, sometimes, a similar frame with pieces of plain white or colored glass to protect the eyes from glare or dust: commonly called a pair of spectacles. noun
Plural Figuratively, visual aids of any kind, physical or mental; instruments of or assistance in seeing or understanding; also, instruments or means of seeing or understanding otherwise than by natural or normal vision or perception: as, rose-colored spectacles; I cannot see things with your spectacles. noun
Plural In zoology, a marking resembling a pair of spectacles, especially about the eyes: as, the spectacles of the cobra. See cut under cobra-de-capello. noun
A form of spectacles having in each bow two half glasses differing in power or character; divided spectacles. See def. 5. noun
Plural Signal-glasses of varying color, held in a metal frame suggesting spectacles, to be moved in front of the lenses of signal-lights at night: usually of red and green if there are two. Also used, in the singular, for one frame with its colored glass. noun
A frame with two bow-shaped handles for carrying well-boring tools. noun
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. noun
A spy-glass; a looking-glass. noun
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. noun
An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.
(usually in the plural) 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.
An aid to the intellectual sight.
A spyglass; a looking-glass.
The brille of a snake.
A frame with different coloured lenses on a semaphore signal through which light from a lamp shines at night, often a part of the signal arm.
To draw attention by unwittingly embarassing themselves Urban Dictionary
1, grand public diplay,procession,perfomance,etc; Urban Dictionary
A scene in which collective liability is being allocated. Urban Dictionary
The Greek god of expensive sunglasses and all that is obvious. Urban Dictionary
1. Harry Potter glasses. 2. Circle glasses. 3. Old-timey glasses. Urban Dictionary
These are people in their teens to 20s who dress in outlandish attire to create a "spectacle". Spec is an abbreviation of this term. There is not a particular look to a spec, but it's more about dressing in whatever they want. Outfits are commonly self-made using craft materials. Specs will often use metaphors to contrast like and unlike things. ie/Corruption and children. Aside from their attire, specs are interested in art and often create their own art. Art is what they live for. Art shows are what often bring the specs together. Urban Dictionary
A group of adolescents who share an extraordinary bond and as a result - shows public display of affection towards one another. Originated from the french word 'spectacle'. Urban Dictionary
A phenomenon occurring when the creator/creators of certain a media franchise (in games, movies, comics, etc) try to keep things fresh and interesting by unwisely making everything bigger, better and more spectacular. This can lead to the feeling that everything up to that point didn't really have a point or that everything after this point is pointless since it's just so ridiculously over the top. Urban Dictionary
A term first coined by "The Escapist's" resident Australian game critic Yahtzee, to describe a genre of fighter in which a game's focus is on the visual beauty of fighting enemies as opposed to actual realism or other aspects of game play. Urban Dictionary
The act of placing someone's head between a man's legs, facing forward, as if wearing his testicles for glasses. Urban Dictionary
Synonyms and Antonyms for Spectacle
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