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   sensational

   /s(ɛ)nˈseɪʃən(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. causing great public interest and excitement: "a sensational murder trial" Similar amazingstartlingastonishingstaggeringshockingappallinghorrifyingscandalousstirringexcitingthrillingelectrifyingfascinatinginterestingnotablenoteworthyimportantsignificantremarkablemomentoushistoricnewsworthyinformal:buzzworthyOpposite run-of-the-mill
   • ▪ 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
   • 2. very good indeed; very impressive or attractive: informal "you look sensational" Similar gorgeousstunningwonderfulexquisitelovelymagnificentdazzlingamazingradiantdelightfulcharmingenchantingentrancingcaptivatingbewitchingstrikingspectacularremarkableoutstandingimpressivememorableunforgettableuniquearrestingeye-catchingmarvelloussuperbexcellentexceptionalfinesuperlativeformidablefirst-classfirst-ratevirtuososkilfulmasterfulmasterlyinformal: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.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSENSATIONAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A sensational result, event, or situation is so remarkable that it causes great excitement and interest.

6. 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.

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

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   1. Of or relating to sensation. 2. Arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction, especially by exaggerated or lurid details: sensational journalism; a sensational television report. 3. Outstanding; spectacular: a sensational concert; a sensational dinner. sen·sa′tion·al·ly adv.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsensational 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 › dictionary › learner-englishSENSATIONAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordSENSATIONAL - Find out everything about this English word |...

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    1. A sensational result, event, or situation is so remarkable that it causes great excitement and interest. [...] 2. You can describe stories or reports as sensational if you disapprove of them because they present facts in a way that is intended to cause feelings of shock, anger, or excitement. [disapproval] [...] 3.

11. 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. Webster's New World.