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Synonyms of spectacle

5 similar words

Another word for spectacle is pageant. Other synonyms of spectacle are show and eyeglasses.

Synonyms and similar words for spectacle

nounAn exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

pageantAn elaborate public display, especially a parade in historical or traditional costume.
show

nounOptical instrument.

glasses
eyeglassesSpectacles, glasses.
specsSpecifications: plural of spec.

Meaning of spectacle

noun An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
noun Drama and excitement in a display, product, performance, exhibition, etc.
noun An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.

Full definition of spectacle

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Questions about synonyms of spectacle

What is another word for spectacle?: Spectacle has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pageant, show and eyeglasses.
What does spectacle mean?: Spectacle means an exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

Adapted from Wiktionary: spectacle (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

Last updated: 2026-09-02

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