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1. : of or relating to sensation or the senses. 2. : arousing or tending to arouse (as by lurid details) a quick, intense, and usually superficial interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction. sensational tabloid news. 3. : exceedingly or unexpectedly excellent or great. a sensational talent. sensationally adverb.
Add to word list. very exciting, or extremely good: She was absolutely sensational in that movie. disapproving Something or someone sensational purposely shocks people and attracts their interest: Readers love sensational crime stories.
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.
Definitions of sensational. adjective. relating to or concerned in sensation. synonyms: sensory, sensuous. adjective. causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion. synonyms: lurid, shocking. glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism. scandalmongering, sensationalistic, yellow. typical of tabloids. screaming.
4 days ago · 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.
Definition of sensational adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SENSATIONAL definition: 1. done in a way that is intended to shock people: 2. very exciting or extremely good: . Learn more.
adj. 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. (Physiology) of or relating to the faculty of sensation. 4. (Philosophy) philosophy of or relating to sensationalism. senˈsationally adv.
Arousing intense interest and excitement; startling; exciting. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Using or having effects intended to startle, shock, thrill, etc. Webster's New World. Outstanding; spectacular. A sensational concert; a sensational dinner. American Heritage. Exceptionally good, fine, etc. Webster's New World.
: causing very great excitement or interest with shocking details. a particularly sensational trial/crime. sensational headlines. sensational news stories. 2. : very excellent or great. a sensational performance/idea. a sensational (new) talent. 3. informal : very attractive. She looked sensational in her new dress. — sensationally. adverb.
