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sensational

[ sen-sey-shuh-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.

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    Antonyms: ,

  2. extraordinarily good; conspicuously excellent; phenomenal:

    a sensational quarterback.

  3. of or relating to the senses or sensation.


sensational

/ ɛˈɪʃəə /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈپDzԲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·tDz·· adverb
  • d··tDz· adjective
  • ܲȴ·tDz· adjective
  • un·tDz·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sensational1

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

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But on Wednesday, 'The Rocket' was in sensational form, winning all five frames and not letting Carter score a point in four of them.

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A sensational 66 set a target of seven under.

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So many people had come to them and wanted to tell the sensational New York Post side of the story — 'Oh, My God!

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Even if, as Mason admitted in a recent screening, the film was steered in a more sensational direction by those funding it, Hutchins remains the central character.

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A sensational right hand sent Jonas' head spinning in the seventh.

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