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sensational
[ sen-sey-shuh-nl ]
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
- extraordinarily good; conspicuously excellent; phenomenal:
a sensational quarterback.
sensational
/ sɛnˈseɪʃənəl /
adjective
- causing or intended to cause intense feelings, esp of curiosity, horror, etc
sensational disclosures in the press
- informal.extremely good
a sensational skater
- of or relating to the faculty of sensation
- philosophy of or relating to sensationalism
Derived Forms
- senˈsationally, adverb
Other Words From
- sen·sation·al·ly adverb
- pseudo·sen·sation·al adjective
- unsen·sation·al adjective
- unsen·sation·al·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of sensational1
Example Sentences
The hope is, though, that having entertained fans with 20 sensational rounds and a rematch being broadcasted to millions globally on Netflix, the Serrano-Taylor rivalry can inspire a generation of boxers and fans.
In the wake of Paul Waring’s sensational Abu Dhabi victory, Laurie Canter is eyeing more English glory in the Middle East at this week’s DP World’s Tour Championship.
We got our first close-up look at it in 1986, when Voyager 2 flew past and sent back sensational pictures of the planet and its five major moons.
There was also Motie’s catch and a sensational one-handed grab at slip by Buttler, who gave up the gloves and dropped down to number three as he finally took the field in England’s white-ball rebuild.
"The note was just sensational, I was just in utter amazement," Ross said.
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