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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sensationalSensational Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

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

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

5. 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

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › sensationalSENSATIONAL | 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.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › sensationalSENSATIONAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › sensationalsensational 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.