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Definition of spectacles - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
accessoriesDated UK eyewear with lenses for vision correction or fashionDated UK
- She wore spectacles to read the book.
2.
entertainmentRare events or performances attracting public attentionRare
- The circus was one of the grandest spectacles in town..
Images of spectacles
eyewear with lenses for vision correction or fashion
Expressions with spectacles
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positive outlook on life
She always sees the world through rose-colored spectacles.
view things more positively than they are
She always sees life through rose-tinted spectacles.
perceive life with an overly positive outlook
She tends to see life through rose-coloured spectacles, ignoring problems.
view things in an overly optimistic way
She tends to see through rose-coloured spectacles, ignoring the problems.
viewing something from a particular perspective
She saw the situation through the spectacles of an optimist.
lightweight glasses that do not stay in place
He kept adjusting his flyaway spectacles during the presentation.
lenses in a frame for vision correction
She wore a pair of spectacles to read.
eyeglasses with lenses shaped like a half circle
The old man wore half-moon spectacles while reading his book.
Origin of spectacles
Latin, spectaculum (public show)
Terms with spectacles included in their meaning
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optics
spectacles with lenses for vision correction
eyewear
spectacles with polarized lenses to block glare
slang eyewear
glasses or spectacles in slang
fashion
glasses or spectacles in informal contexts
abr: spectacles
glasses worn to help see better
eyewear
short for spectacles, glasses worn to correct vision
stadium
oval stadium with tiered seating for spectacles
eyewear
sidepiece of spectacles
magnifying glasses
non-prescription spectacles that magnify
spectacles
bridge between spectacle lenses resting on the nose
humans
wearing glasses or spectacles
eyewear
spectacles with lenses for different distances
fashion shape
spectacles with wing-like frame extensions
Examples of spectacles in a sentence
Her spectacles were essential for driving at night. The fireworks display was a spectacular spectacle. The political rally turned into a chaotic spectacle.
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- French:lunettes, spectacles, ...
- German:Brille, Veranstaltungen, ...
- Italian:occhiali, eventi, ...
- Spanish:gafas, eventos, ...
- Portuguese:óculos, eventos públicos, ...
- Chinese:眼镜, 盛大表演, ...
- Japanese:眼鏡, 見世物, ...
- Arabic:نظارات, عَرْض, ...
- Hebrew:מִשְׁקָפַיִם, מַחֲזֶה, ...
- Russian:очки, зрелище, ...
- Ukrainian:окуляри, вистави, ...
- Hindi:चश्मा, दृश्य, ...
Definition of spectacle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
visualstrange or interesting sight
- The eclipse was a rare spectacle.
2.
public displaysomething displayed for public viewing
- The fireworks show was an incredible spectacle..
3.
embarrassmentRare embarrassing or ridiculous situationRare
- He made a spectacle of himself at the party.
4.
eyewearDated UK glasses used to assist visionDated UK
- She put on her spectacles to read the book.
Images of spectacle
glasses used to assist vision
Expressions with spectacle
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act in a way that attracts public attention
He made a spectacle by shouting in the library.
container for storing eyeglasses
She placed her glasses in the spectacle case before going to bed..
draw unwanted attention by embarrassing oneself in public
He made a spectacle of himself at the party by shouting loudly.
structure of glasses that holds the lenses and rests on ears
He adjusted his spectacle frame so it sat comfortably on his nose.
lens fitted into eyeglass frames to improve or protect vision
The optician replaced the scratched spectacle lens quickly.
Origin of spectacle
Latin, spectaculum (a show) + -le (noun suffix)
Examples of spectacle in a sentence
The fireworks created a dazzling spectacle. The parade was a grand spectacle. The circus offered a thrilling spectacle. The politician's speech turned into a spectacle. Her outburst at the meeting was quite a spectacle. He forgot his spectacles at home and couldn't see clearly.
Her spectacles were stylish and matched her outfit.
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- French:spectacle, exposition, ...
- German:Spektakel, Schaustück, ...
- Italian:spettacolo, show, ...
- Spanish:espectáculo, show, ...
- Portuguese:espetáculo, show, ...
- Chinese:奇观, 盛况, ...
- Japanese:光景, 見世物, ...
- Arabic:مَشْهَد, عَرْض, ...
- Hebrew:מַרְאֶה, מַרְאֶה מַרְשִׁים, ...
- Russian:зрелище, показ, ...
- Ukrainian:видовище, шоу, ...
- Hindi:दृश्य, चश्मा, ...
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