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Synonyms

sensational

American  
[sen-sey-shuh-nl] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl /

adjective

  1. 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
    Antonyms:
    dull, prosaic

  2. extraordinarily good; conspicuously excellent; phenomenal.

    a sensational quarterback.

  3. of or relating to the senses or sensation.

sensational British  
/ sɛnˈseɪʃənəl /

adjective

  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 of or relating to sensationalism

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Other Word Forms

  • pseudosensational adjective
  • sensationally adverb
  • unsensational adjective
  • unsensationally adverb

Etymology

Origin of sensational

First recorded in 1830–40; sensation + -al 1

Example Sentences

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On Thursday, Pages had another one of his sensational snags, taking an angle that would’ve made a defensive back proud in pursuit of Geraldo Perdomo’s fly ball to start the seventh.

From Los Angeles Times

Luke Littler produced form close to his sensational best to overpower Michael van Gerwen and win his third Premier League night of the season in Berlin.

From BBC

"I don't think people realise how difficult it is for such a big guy to get up that high and still manage to have the technique and the quality to guide it. It's just sensational."

From BBC

That triumph wrapped up 28 minutes of success after golds for her training partner Georgia Hunter Bell and pole vaulter Molly Caudery on a sensational Sunday for the British team.

From BBC

Great Britain claimed three gold medals in a sensational 28 minutes to make history and achieve the team's best haul at a World Athletics Indoor Championships.

From BBC

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