Synonyms of sensational

sensational

adjective

sen-ˈsā-shnəl 

1

as in juicy

arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction

the sensational news story caused a stir, but after a few days everyone forgot about it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• juicy
• colorful
• screaming
• sensationalistic
• sensationalist
• theatrical
• lurid
• dramatic
• shocking
• gee-whiz
• catchpenny
• suggestive
• racy
• melodramatic
• catchy
• histrionic
• gory
• vulgar
• coarse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• innocuous
• tame
• nonsensational
• inoffensive
• proper
• formal
• dignified
• restrained

2

as in sensory

of or relating to physical sensation or the senses

sensational hallucinations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sensory
• sensual
• sensorial
• sensuous
• sensitive
• receptive
• afferent
• sensate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extrasensory
• intuitional

3

as in excellent

of the very best kind

this ice cream is sensational

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excellent
• wonderful
• terrific
• superb
• fantastic
• great
• beautiful
• lovely
• fabulous
• awesome
• stellar
• marvelous
• prime
• hot
• fine
• classic
• famous
• quality
• heavenly
• splendid
• divine
• exceptional
• neat
• superlative
• cool
• slick
• first-class
• first-rate
• grand
• superior
• high-class
• brave
• immense
• top-notch
• top
• cracking
• sterling
• good
• top-shelf
• topping
• choice
• dynamite
• prize
• groovy
• peachy
• noble
• unsurpassed
• radical
• nifty
• fab
• dandy
• blue-ribbon
• swell
• topflight
• crackerjack
• par excellence
• keen
• banner
• first-string
• blue-chip
• frontline
• hype
• dope
• fantabulous
• out-of-sight
• bumper
• number one
• supernal
• too much
• capital
• bang-up
• decent
• special
• mean
• righteous
• boss
• corking
• out of this world
• top-of-the-line
• prizewinning
• primo
• five-star
• A1
• satisfactory
• brag
• gone
• peachy keen
• boffo
• tip-top
• better
• gangbusters
• wizard
• bully
• adequate
• gilt-edged
• classical
• four-star
• traditional
• bonny
• down
• acceptable
• jim-dandy
• phat
• numero uno
• A-OK
• fancy
• premium
• all right
• passable
• tolerable
• high-grade
• OK
• standard
• select
• high-test
• superfine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• terrible
• awful
• poor
• pathetic
• vile
• atrocious
• lousy
• wretched
• rotten
• unsatisfactory
• bad
• inferior
• substandard
• execrable
• low-grade
• mediocre
• middling
• second-class
• second-rate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sensational

Anchored by a surprisingly poignant motion-capture performance from Josh Brolin, the film, for the most part, pulls off the tricky balance of delivering sensational sequences and a catharsis that grounds the unimaginable stakes. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026

Luke Kuechly, the sensational linebacker who spent his entire career with the Carolina Panthers, will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday in Canton, Ohio. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

Ramirez went to the Dodgers in a three-team trade that also brought Jason Bay to Boston, and though Ramirez had a sensational second half in Los Angeles, his best days were ultimately behind him. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Another flash of brilliance came against St Louis City last season, another sensational assist, this one coming from flicking the ball through a defender with a sort of dynamic, Cruyff turn/backheel hybrid move, through to Matheus Nascimento. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 July 2026