sensational
Americanadjective
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producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements.
a sensational novel.
- Synonyms:
- exciting
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extraordinarily good; conspicuously excellent; phenomenal.
a sensational quarterback.
adjective
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causing or intended to cause intense feelings, esp of curiosity, horror, etc
sensational disclosures in the press
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informal extremely good
a sensational skater
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of or relating to the faculty of sensation
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philosophy of or relating to sensationalism
Other Word Forms
- pseudosensational adjective
- sensationally adverb
- unsensational adjective
- unsensationally adverb
Etymology
Origin of sensational
Example Sentences
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Despite the sensational title, Dewey insisted he wasn’t “pro or con, in regard to the sounds being made by disembodied spirits.”
From Literature
“When he was totally engaged, when he really cared, the work was sensational.”
The United States won the men's Olympic ice hockey gold medal for the first time in 46 years by beating neighbours Canada 2-1 in a sensational conclusion to the 2026 Winter Olympics.
From BBC
That was pretty ugly, but sensational headlines might be the least of SafeSport’s problems.
From Salon
NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar praised star Wallabies winger Max Jorgensen for rapidly "building a highlights reel" after his sensational try ensured the team continued their unbeaten start to the Super Rugby season.
From Barron's
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