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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
It caps off a sensational career revival for a player who had not scored double figures in a league campaign season since he was a teenager at Rennes.
A sensational first-half performance, including three tries in the opening 25 minutes, saw the number two ranked side in the world gain control of the game right from the opening whistle.
But Ward made a sensational play to complete a nine-yard touchdown pass, and then Titans linebacker Cody Barton intercepted a Stafford pass to set up a field goal that gave the Titans the lead.
He’d lamented the “increasing willingness to simplify even the most complex narratives into sensational tidbits” like “280-character tweets,” which “perpetuates misinformation.”
With lethal acceleration, power, footwork, and offloading skills, the 21-year-old has established herself as a sensational athlete.
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