Extravaganza - English meaning

verb

Put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen.

Usage examples:

The palace used to display a series of tapestries

noun

A performance, show, or event staged for public entertainment.

Usage examples:

A display of fireworks

verb

Something intended to communicate a particular impression

noun

A public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

Usage examples:

An exhibition of french sculpture

noun

An event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public, or the act of showing these things

Usage examples:

Exhibition of there's a new exhibition of sculpture on at the city gallery., crowds of people flock…

noun

A situation in which someone shows a particular skill or quality, especially in public

Usage examples:

Exhibition of the athlete's third, and winning, jump was an exhibition of skill and strength., her …

noun

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate, colourful costumes, or an outdoor performance of a historical scene.

Usage examples:

They brought the history books to life at the town's pageant

noun

A show, celebration, or parade (= a large number of people walking or marching together), esp. one in which people wear special clothing or act out events from the past

Usage examples:

The miss chinatown pageant, our school held a pageant of great women., between games, the tradition…

noun

An act of presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.

Usage examples:

Don giovanni had its first performance in 1787

noun

The act of doing something, such as your job

Usage examples:

If the accident happened during the performance of his regular duties, he’s covered by disability i…

noun

How successful an investment, company, etc. is and how much profit it makes

Usage examples:

The fund's past performance does not necessarily indicate how it will perform in the future., good/…

noun

The giving of something to someone, especially as part of a formal ceremony.

Usage examples:

The presentation of certificates to new members

The act of formally giving something, as a prize

noun

The act of giving or showing something, or the way in which something is given or shown

Usage examples:

[ c ] a multimedia presentation, [ c ] after the sales presentation, the board had a number of ques…

verb

Allow or cause (something) to be visible.

Usage examples:

A white blouse will show the blood

noun

A spectacle or display, typically an impressive one.

Usage examples:

Spectacular shows of bluebells

verb

Make visible or noticeable

noun

A visually striking performance or display.

Usage examples:

The acrobatic feats make a good spectacle

noun

An unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention

Usage examples:

An amazing/terrible spectacle, the trial became a public spectacle., she made a spectacle of hersel…

adjective

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.

Usage examples:

Spectacular mountain scenery

noun

An event such as a pageant or musical, produced on a large scale and with striking effects.

Usage examples:

French history was represented in a spectacular for tourists

adjective

Very exciting to look at

Usage examples:

A spectacular view, he scored a spectacular goal in the second half., there was a spectacular sunse…