sensational

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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

Related forms:

sen⋅sa⋅tion⋅al⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. exciting, stimulating.

Antonyms:
1. prosaic, dull.

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sen·sa·tion·al (sěn-sā'shə-nəl)

adj.

Of or relating to sensation.
Arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction, especially by exaggerated or lurid details: sensational journalism; a sensational television report.
Outstanding; spectacular: a sensational concert; a sensational dinner.

sen·sa'tion·al·ly adv.

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Word Origin & History

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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