Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with spectacle in British Collocation
spectacle
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
UK
/ˈspektək(ə)l/
good and exciting
amazing
awe-inspiring
awesome
breathtaking
dazzling
glorious
great
magnificent
magnificent
stunning
thrilling
unforgettable
The 1950s Sports-Car Race is always a thrilling spectacle and this year was no exception.
bad
awful
ghastly
grim
gruesome
sad
sickening
sorry
They rushed to the bottom of the hill, where a ghastly spectacle met their eyes.
strange
bizarre
strange
I wandered over to be greeted by the bizarre spectacle of the Biggles Band.