n. a lavishly produced performance; "they put on a Christmas spectacular"

adj. characteristic of spectacles or drama; "spectacular dives from the cliff"

adj. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation"

n. a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television; "have you seen the new production of Hamlet?"

n. the act or process of producing something; "Shakespeare's production of poetry was enormous"; "the production of white blood cells"

n. an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes

n. a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display

n. a festival marked by merrymaking and processions

n. any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment

n. a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.

n. a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.

adj. causing a surge of emotion or excitement; "she gave a electrifying performance"; "a thrilling performer to watch"

adj. dazzlingly beautiful; "a gorgeous Victorian gown"

adj. capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement; "a rousing sermon"; "stirring events such as wars and rescues"

adj. arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion; "she laid her case of destitution before him in a very moving letter"- N. Hawthorne

adj. making lively and cheerful; "the exhilarating effect of mountain air"

adj. making lively and joyful

adj. extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic

adj. having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama; "a melodramatic account of two perilous days at sea"

adj. inspiring awe or admiration or wonder; "New York is an amazing city"; "the Grand Canyon is an awe-inspiring sight"; "the awesome complexity of the universe"; "this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath"- Melville; "Westminster Hall's awing majesty, so vast, so high, so silent"

adj. commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"; "a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten"; "a stunning performance"

adj. impressive in appearance; "a baronial mansion"; "an imposing residence"; "a noble tree"; "severe-looking policemen sat astride noble horses"; "stately columns"

adj. of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope; "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale"; "heroic undertakings"

adj. having or displaying great dignity or nobility; "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"

adj. impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval

adj. of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope; "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale"; "heroic undertakings"

adj. impressive in appearance

adj. intellectually or emotionally overwhelming; "a mind-boggling display"; "a mind-boggling puzzle"

adj. suitable for or like a palace; "palatial furnishings"; "a palatial yacht"

adj. notably out of the ordinary; "the year saw one signal triumph for the Labour party"

adj. extraordinarily big or impressive; "a thundering success"; "the thundering silence of what was left unsaid"

n. a short theatrical performance that is part of a longer program; "he did his act three times every evening"; "she had a catchy little routine"; "it was one of the best numbers he ever did"

adj. not capable of impressing