Spectatorial

//spɛktəˈtɔːɹɪəl// adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to a spectator.

    "He was a psychologist rather than a philosopher, and his interest and zest in life, in the relationships of simple people, the intermingling of personal emotions and happy comradeships, kept him from ever forming cynical or merely spectatorial views of humanity."

  2. 2
    Suitable for spectating.

    "Upon these Directions, together with other secret Articles herein inclosed, you are to govern your self, and give Advertisement thereof to me at all convenient and spectatorial Hours, when Men of Business are to be seen."

Synonyms

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rubberneck

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"He was a psychologist rather than a philosopher, and his interest and zest in life, in the relationships of simple people, the intermingling of personal emotions and happy comradeships, kept him from ever forming cynical or merely spectatorial views of humanity."

Etymology

From spectator + -ial.

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