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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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     SENSATIONAL meaning: 1. very good, exciting, or unusual: 2....

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective sensational, which can describe something that causes surprise, excitement, or interest, or something that is extremely good or wonderful. See synonyms, collocations and examples of sensational in different contexts.

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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.

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   Learn the meaning of sensational as an adjective that describes something related to sensation, arousing, or excellent. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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   Sensational means done in a way that is intended to shock people or very exciting or extremely good. Learn more about this adjective and see translations in different languages.

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   Learn the meaning of sensational as an adjective to describe something remarkable, shocking, or excellent. See synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and word frequency of sensational in British and American English.

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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.