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sensational
[sen-sey-shuh-nl]
adjective
producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements.
a sensational novel.
Synonyms: excitingextraordinarily good; conspicuously excellent; phenomenal.
a sensational quarterback.
sensational
/ sɛnˈseɪʃənəl /
adjective
causing or intended to cause intense feelings, esp of curiosity, horror, etc
sensational disclosures in the press
informal, extremely good
a sensational skater
of or relating to the faculty of sensation
philosophy of or relating to sensationalism
Other Word Forms
- sensationally adverb
- pseudosensational adjective
- unsensational adjective
- unsensationally adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of sensational1
Example Sentences
Ben Stokes's men lost the opening battle in Perth by eight wickets inside two days on the back of batting collapses and Travis Head slamming a sensational 69-ball century.
Debutant was unlucky to be exposed to Jofra Archer in the first innings, then played his part in the sensational run chase.
The 20-year-old's sensational rise includes two tries on his England debut against Wales in March, before selection for the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia.
The BBC "struggles to compete with these platforms because it's just not sensational, tries to be sober, it tries to be balanced, it tries to be accurate", said Hind.
He was gunned down at a Day of the Dead festival this month in what some call Mexico’s most sensational political assassination since Colosio’s slaying.
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