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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:
Antonyms: ,
- extraordinarily good; conspicuously excellent; phenomenal:
a sensational quarterback.
sensational
/ ɛˈɪʃəə /
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
- ˈپDzԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·tDz·· adverb
- d··tDz· adjective
- ܲȴ·tDz· adjective
- un·tDz·· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of sensational1
Example Sentences
But on Wednesday, 'The Rocket' was in sensational form, winning all five frames and not letting Carter score a point in four of them.
A sensational 66 set a target of seven under.
So many people had come to them and wanted to tell the sensational New York Post side of the story — 'Oh, My God!
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.
A sensational right hand sent Jonas' head spinning in the seventh.
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