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   Sen·sa·tion·al

   /senˈsāSH(ə)nəl/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of an event, a person, or a piece of information) causing great public interest and excitement: "a sensational murder trial" Similar amazingstartlingastonishingstaggeringshockingappallinghorrifyingscandalousstirringexcitingthrillingelectrifyingfascinatinginterestingnotablenoteworthyimportantsignificantremarkablemomentoushistoricnewsworthyinformal:buzzworthyOpposite run-of-the-mill
   • ▪ (of an account or a publication) presenting information in a way that is intended to provoke public interest and excitement, at the expense of accuracy: "cheap sensational periodicals" Similar overdramatizeddramaticmelodramaticexaggeratedoverripesensationalistsensationalisticgraphicexplicitunrestrainedluridtrashycheaptastelesskitschyyellowpulpgarishfull-frontalinformal:shock-horrortackyjuicyrubbishywhiz-bangOpposite dullunderstated
   • ▪ very good indeed; very impressive or attractive: "you look sensational" Similar gorgeousstunningwonderfulexquisitelovelymagnificentdazzlingamazingradiantdelightfulcharmingenchantingentrancingcaptivatingbewitchingstrikingspectacularremarkableoutstandingimpressivememorableunforgettableuniquearrestingeye-catchingmarveloussuperbexcellentexceptionalfinesuperlativeformidablefirst-classfirst-ratevirtuososkillfulmasterfulmasterlyinformal:greatterrifictremendoussuperfantasticstupendousstellarfabulousfabheavenlydivinedrop-dead gorgeousknockoutdelectablescrumptiousaceA1meanawesomeamazeballsmagicbadwickedout of this worldunrealsupercalifragilisticexpialidociousbrilliantbrillsmashingneatbabeliciousbodaciousbonzerinformal, dated:wizardspiffingrippingtoppingchampioncapitaltop-holeswellkeenvulgar slang:shit-hotOpposite ordinaryunremarkable

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSENSATIONAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SENSATIONAL definition: 1. very good, exciting, or unusual: 2. Sensational news reports and articles are intended to be…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of SENSATIONAL is of or relating to sensation or the senses. How to use sensational in a sentence.

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   Sensational definition: producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements. See examples of SENSATIONAL used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › sensationalSensational - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Something sensational gets your attention. It's either amazing or a little trashy — like a sensational tabloid story. Sensational things cause quite a sensation — usually a feeling of curiosity or interest. Sensational events and sensational people keep you watching and listening.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › sensationalSensational - definition of sensational by The Free Dictionary

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   Arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction, especially by exaggerated or lurid details: sensational journalism; a sensational television report.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSENSATIONAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsensational adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of sensational adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › sensationalSENSATIONAL definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   SENSATIONAL meaning: 1. done in a way that is intended to shock people: 2. very exciting or extremely good: . Learn more.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › sensationalSensational Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    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.

11. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › sensationalSENSATIONAL Synonyms: 179 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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    Synonyms for SENSATIONAL: juicy, colorful, sensationalistic, screaming, sensationalist, theatrical, theatric, lurid; Antonyms of SENSATIONAL: innocuous, tame, nonsensational, inoffensive, proper, formal, dignified, restrained