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   sensational

   /s(ɛ)nˈseɪʃən(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. causing great public interest and excitement: "a sensational murder trial" Similar amazingstartlingastonishingstaggeringshockingappallinghorrifyingscandalousstirringexcitingthrillingelectrifyingfascinatinginterestingnotablenoteworthyimportantsignificantremarkablemomentoushistoricnewsworthyinformal:buzzworthyOpposite run-of-the-mill
   • ▪ presenting information in a way that is intended to provoke public interest and excitement, at the expense of accuracy: "cheap sensational periodicals" Similar overdramatizeddramaticmelodramaticexaggeratedoverripesensationalistsensationalisticgraphicexplicitunrestrainedluridtrashycheaptastelesskitschyyellowpulpgarishfull-frontalinformal:shock-horrortackyjuicyrubbishywhiz-bangOpposite dullunderstated
   • 2. very good indeed; very impressive or attractive: informal "you look sensational" Similar gorgeousstunningwonderfulexquisitelovelymagnificentdazzlingamazingradiantdelightfulcharmingenchantingentrancingcaptivatingbewitchingstrikingspectacularremarkableoutstandingimpressivememorableunforgettableuniquearrestingeye-catchingmarvelloussuperbexcellentexceptionalfinesuperlativeformidablefirst-classfirst-ratevirtuososkilfulmasterfulmasterlyinformal:greatterrifictremendoussuperfantasticstupendousstellarfabulousfabheavenlydivinedrop-dead gorgeousknockoutdelectablescrumptiousaceA1meanawesomeamazeballsmagicbadwickedout of this worldunrealsupercalifragilisticexpialidociousbrilliantbrillsmashingneatbabeliciousbodaciousbonzerinformal, dated:wizardspiffingrippingtoppingchampioncapitaltop-holeswellkeenvulgar slang:shit-hotOpposite ordinaryunremarkable

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   What does sensation mean?

   • 1. causing or intended to cause intense feelings, esp of curiosity, horror, etc: sensational disclosures in the press. 2. informal extremely good: a sensational skater. 3. (Physiology) of or relating to the faculty of sensation 4. (Philosophy) philosophy of or relating to sensationalism

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   What does sensational mean?

   • She looks sensational (= extremely attractive) in her new dress. Some of the more sensational newspapers have given a lot of coverage to the scandal. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: She was absolutely sensational in that movie. Readers love sensational crime stories. What is the pronunciation of sensational?

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   What is a sensational report?

   • Altogether, it was perhaps the most sensational report that ever appeared even in an American paper. Sensational definition: producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements. See examples of SENSATIONAL used in a sentence.

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   What is the meaning of sensationalism?

   • Sensationalism is the presenting of facts or stories in a way that is intended to produce strong feelings of shock, anger, or excitement. The report criticises the newspaper for sensationalism. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. Also called: sensualism philosophy a.

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   Something sensational gets your attention. It's either amazing or a little trashy — like a sensational tabloid story. Sensational things cause quite a sensation — usually a feeling of curiosity or interest. Sensational events and sensational people keep you watching and listening.

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