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sensational

American  
[sen-sey-shuh-nl] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl /

adjective

  1. 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
    Antonyms:
    dull, prosaic

  2. extraordinarily good; conspicuously excellent; phenomenal.

    a sensational quarterback.

  3. of or relating to the senses or sensation.

sensational British  
/ sɛnˈseɪʃənəl /

adjective

  1. causing or intended to cause intense feelings, esp of curiosity, horror, etc

    sensational disclosures in the press

  2. informal extremely good

    a sensational skater

  3. of or relating to the faculty of sensation

  4. philosophy of or relating to sensationalism

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • pseudosensational adjective
  • sensationally adverb
  • unsensational adjective
  • unsensationally adverb

Etymology

Origin of sensational

First recorded in 1830–40; sensation + -al 1

Example Sentences

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It was a sensational display by Valverde, who captained Real on the night and led by example in a crucial game for the 15-time European champions.

From BBC

Such a result would be "sensational" for the party, he said, and the best it had ever scored in a western German state.

From Barron's

Jacob Bethell's sensational century against India in Mumbai on Thursday may have come in a losing cause but it only confirmed the 22-year-old is England's future.

From BBC

India were also boosted by two sensational catches by Axar Patel, first to dismiss Harry Brook and then a relay effort to see off Will Jacks, but England will rue a crucial drop by Brook.

From BBC

His century against Pakistan was sensational, his on-field leadership tactically astute, but throughout he has looked England's only world-class frontline batter.

From BBC

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