Antonyms for spectacle
ˈspɛk tə kəlspec·ta·cle

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1. spectaclenoun

   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.

   Synonyms:
   specs, glasses, eyeglasses

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1. spectacle

   Antonyms:
   nondemonstration, noncelebration

   Synonyms:
   sight, exhibition, display, parade, demonstration, picture, scene, representation, gazingstock, show, pageant, flourish

Matched Categories

1. • Blunder
   • Display
   • Sight

Princeton's WordNet

1. spectaclenoun

   something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)

   "the tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape"

2. spectaclenoun

   an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale

3. spectaclenoun

   a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself

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1. spectaclenoun

   Synonyms:
   scene, sight, show, exhibition, pageant

How to use spectacle in a sentence?

1. Mrs. Rebecca Goldstein:

   Answers? Forget answers. The spectacle is all in the questions.

2. Michael Zeldin:

   It will be a spectacle. No question about that, but after the midday TV drama is over, we'll see if there is anything that amounts to something from a legal perspective.

3. Amedeo Markoff:

   Our town is at the epicenter of an amazing, phenomenal spectacle, it does put us in focus.

4. Steven Doran:

   The spectacle, i've never seen Trump in person.

5. Tim Henman:

   Fingers crossed they will all be good enough to make the final cut and appear at this year's Champions Tennis event, i'd love to play alongside them in December. The dogs' enthusiasm and desire to fetch would certainly make it even more of a fantastic spectacle and no doubt they'd get more attention than the players.

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