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sensational

[sen-sey-shuh-nl]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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: exciting
Antonyms: dull, prosaic
extraordinarily good; conspicuously excellent; phenomenal.
a sensational quarterback.
of or relating to the senses or sensation.

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

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Other Word Forms

sensationally adverb
pseudosensational adjective
unsensational adjective
unsensationally adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sensational¹

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

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Example Sentences

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Sasaki’s walkout music has taken on a life of its own, in part because of the only-in-L.A. culture clash that has a sensational Japanese pitcher embracing a Latin club hit as he dominates the postseason.

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sensation sensationalism

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