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sen⋅sa⋅tion⋅al
[sen-sey-shuh-nl] 
ʃə
–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. |
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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.
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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.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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