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adjective
- 1. causing great public interest and excitement: "a sensational murder trial" Similar Opposite
- 2. very good indeed; very impressive or attractive: informal "you look sensational" Similar Opposite
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SENSATIONAL definition: 1. very good, exciting, or unusual: 2. Sensational news reports and articles are intended to be…. Learn more.
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.
The meaning of SENSATIONAL is of or relating to sensation or the senses. How to use sensational in a sentence.
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.
A sensational result, event, or situation is so remarkable that it causes great excitement and interest. The world champions suffered a sensational defeat.
1. Of or relating to sensation. 2. Arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction, especially by exaggerated or lurid details: sensational journalism; a sensational television report. 3. Outstanding; spectacular: a sensational concert; a sensational dinner. sen·sa′tion·al·ly adv.
Definition of sensational adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Arousing intense interest and excitement; startling; exciting. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Using or having effects intended to startle, shock, thrill, etc. Webster's New World. Outstanding; spectacular. A sensational concert; a sensational dinner. American Heritage. Exceptionally good, fine, etc. Webster's New World.
SENSATIONAL meaning: 1 : causing very great excitement or interest with shocking details; 2 : very excellent or great.
There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word sensational, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.