sensational
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adjective \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\Definition of SENSATIONAL
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
See Examples of SENSATIONAL
- She looked sensational in her new dress.
- <the sensational news story caused a stir, but after a few days everyone forgot about it>
First Known Use of SENSATIONAL
1840
Related to SENSATIONAL
- Synonyms
- catchpenny, gee-whiz, lurid, screaming, sensationalist, sensationalistic
- Antonyms
- nonsensational
Rhymes with SENSATIONAL
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