/ Thesaurus / S Synonyms of spectacles Find synonyms for: Noun1. spectacles, specs, eyeglasses, glasses, optical instrumentusage: optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective visionNoun1. spectacles, specs, eyeglasses, glasses, optical instrumentusage: something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight); "the tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape"2. spectacle, sightusage: an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale3. spectacle, display, presentationusage: a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourselfWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: eccentric Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language