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
• great
• fantastic
• beautiful
• lovely
• fabulous
• awesome
• stellar
• marvelous
• prime
• hot
• fine
• classic
• famous
• quality
• heavenly
• splendid
• divine
• superlative
• exceptional
• neat
• slick
• cool
• first-class
• first-rate
• grand
• superior
• high-class
• brave
• top-notch
• immense
• top
• cracking
• sterling
• good
• top-shelf
• choice
• topping
• dynamite
• prize
• groovy
• peachy
• noble
• unsurpassed
• nifty
• radical
• 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
• righteous
• mean
• decent
• special
• boss
• out of this world
• corking
• top-of-the-line
• prizewinning
• primo
• five-star
• A1
• satisfactory
• brag
• peachy keen
• boffo
• tip-top
• gone
• gangbusters
• wizard
• bully
• better
• adequate
• gilt-edged
• four-star
• classical
• bonny
• down
• traditional
• acceptable
• jim-dandy
• phat
• numero uno
• A-OK
• fancy
• all right
• premium
• 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

Langley’s original may be built for stadium singalongs and summer radio, but the Fallon performance proves that her song remains sensational despite the change of scenery. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026

No such sensational studies will be conducted during the upcoming eclipse but some work will get done. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

Instead, the Hall of Fame running back who inspired a generation of running backs with his sensational, elusive, shifty style was walking up and down the sideline handing out refreshments to his teammates. — CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Spider-Man supplies the spectacle, and real-life spiders supply the sensational materials science. — Aliasger K. Salem, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026