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sen⋅sa⋅tion⋅al

[sen-sey-shuh-nl]
–adjective
1. producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., esp. by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements: a sensational novel.
2. extraordinarily good; conspicuously excellent; phenomenal: a sensational quarterback.
3. of or pertaining to the senses or sensation.

Origin:
1830–40; sensation + -al 1


sen⋅sa⋅tion⋅al⋅ly, adverb


1. exciting, stimulating.


1. prosaic, dull.
sen·sa·tion·al   (sěn-sā'shə-nəl)   
adj.  
  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.

Sensational

Sen*sa"tion*al\, a. 1. Of or pertaining to sensation; as, sensational nerves.

2. Of or pertaining to sensationalism, or the doctrine that sensation is the sole origin of knowledge.

3. Suited or intended to excite temporarily great interest or emotion; melodramatic; emotional; as, sensational plays or novels; sensational preaching; sensational journalism; a sensational report.
Language Translation for : sensational
Spanish: sensacional,
German: sensationell,
Japanese: 世間を騒がせる

sensational 
"aiming at violently excited effects," 1863, from sensation in its secondary sense. Sensationalism in literature, journalism, etc., first recorded 1865.
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