sensational
producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements: a sensational novel.
extraordinarily good; conspicuously excellent; phenomenal: a sensational quarterback.
Origin of sensational
1Other words for sensational
1 | exciting, stimulating |
Opposites for sensational
Other words from sensational
- sen·sa·tion·al·ly, adverb
- pseu·do·sen·sa·tion·al, adjective
- un·sen·sa·tion·al, adjective
- un·sen·sa·tion·al·ly, adverb
Words Nearby sensational
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How to use sensational in a sentence
Magicians like Guimarães — who has been performing stage shows for several years — devised a sensational accompaniment for “The Present,” which ended a 248-show run this month.
With playhouses dark, interactive theater online is lighting things up | Peter Marks | October 29, 2020 | Washington PostSteffen has started League Cup matches, and Horvath, in his first start in more than a year, was sensational in a Champions League appearance last week.
In these abnormal times, U.S. men’s soccer will draw heavily from European leagues | Steven Goff | October 28, 2020 | Washington PostThe allure of sensational, emotionally provocative misinformation is well documented.
Why A Gamer Started A Web Of Disinformation Sites Aimed At Latino Americans | Kaleigh Rogers (kaleigh.rogers@fivethirtyeight.com) | October 20, 2020 | FiveThirtyEightThe marketplace of ideas not only becomes less overwhelming, but it also becomes more fact-based, less sensational and capable of fostering richer dialogues.
With quality content, publishers can overcome the ‘tyranny of choice’ | Duration Media | October 1, 2020 | DigidayThere’s a big sensational moment, and things quiet down, but the emails still come in.
Erin Brockovich has given up on the federal government saving the environment | Nicole Goodkind | September 25, 2020 | Fortune
It was sexy, silly, and—in those relatively modest times—sensational.
Happy 20th Birthday, Liz Hurley’s Safety-Pin Dress | Tim Teeman | December 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis sensational third novel in her Neapolitan series is a reminder that she is one of the most talented writers working today.
The Best Fiction of 2014: Ford, Ferrante, Klay, and More | William O’Connor | December 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTsensational and often reckless reports in the press threaten the fairness of a trial.
Online, the more sensational prepper sites are publishing Ebola guide after Ebola guide.
Apocalypse Now: Preppers Are Gearing Up for Ebola | Nina Strochlic | October 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIssy only appears in the Dr. Phil episodes in still photos and sensational videos.
The Mommy Blogger Who Tried to Kill Her Autistic Daughter Talks to Dr. Phil | Elizabeth Picciuto | October 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOnly in the sensational moments of famine, flood or pestilence was a general social effort called forth.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockThese rascals take good care to be non-sensational in their methods, and what the San Franciscan doesn't see doesn't worry him.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonThen you went to the dealers and told them that you had several sensational new artists whose work would bring high prices.
Following these sensational allegations, four men were arrested.
Report of the Special Committee on Moral Delinquency in Children and Adolescents | Oswald Chettle Mazengarb et al.Altogether, it was perhaps the most sensational report that ever appeared even in an American paper.
The Weight of the Crown | Fred M. White
British Dictionary definitions for sensational
/ (sɛnˈseɪʃənəl) /
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
Derived forms of sensational
- sensationally, adverb
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