Extravaganza vs. Spectacular — What's the Difference?

An extravaganza is a literary or musical work (often musical theatre) usually containing elements of burlesque, pantomime, music hall and parody in a spectacular production and characterized by freedom of style and structure. It sometimes also has elements of cabaret, circus, revue, variety, vaudeville and mime.

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way

An elaborate, spectacular entertainment or display

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

(Music) A composition marked by freedom and diversity of form, often with burlesque elements and satirical or parodic intent.

Of the nature of a spectacle; impressive or sensational.

An extravagant or eccentric piece of music, literature, or drama.

Something that is spectacular, as an elaborate show or display.

An instance of fantastical, unrestrained, lavish, or chaotic behaviour or conduct.

Amazing or worthy of special notice.

A composition, as in music, or in the drama, designed to produce effect by its wild irregularity; esp., a musical caricature.

(dated) Related to, or having the character of, a spectacle or entertainment.

An extravagant flight of sentiment or language.

Relating to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes.

A lavish or spectacular show or event, or presentation; as, Disney staged an extravaganza in Central Park that drew many thousands.

A spectacular display.

Any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment

(advertising) A pop-up folded paper element in material sent by postal mail.

Of or pertaining to a shows; of the nature of a show.

Adapted to excite wonder and admiration by a display of pomp or of scenic effects; as, a spectacular celebration of some event; a spectacular play.

Pertaining to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes.

A lavishly produced performance;

Sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect;

Of the nature of spectacle or drama;

Having a quality that thrusts itself into attention;