Main Entry:

sen·sa·tion·al

Pronunciation:

\-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1840

1 : of or relating to sensation or the senses 2 : arousing or tending to arouse (as by lurid details) a quick, intense, and usually superficial interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction <sensational tabloid news> 3 : exceedingly or unexpectedly excellent or great <a sensational talent>

— sen·sa·tion·al·ly adverb