Sensational

//sɛnˈseɪʃənəl// adj

adj ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to sensation.

    "sensational nerves"

  2. 2
    Piquing or arousing the senses.
  3. 3
    Provoking a reaction of interest or excitement.

    "The standard ranges from runs that are almost sensational in the speed and brilliance of the work to the ultra-mediocre."

  4. 4
    Exceptionally great.

    "Young Dutch keeper Tim Krul saw his value rocket up with a sensational display."

Adjective
  1. 1
    commanding attention wordnet
  2. 2
    causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion wordnet
  3. 3
    relating to or concerned in sensation wordnet

Synonyms

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Example

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"The food is sensational at that new restaurant."

Etymology

From sensation + -al.

Related phrases

non-sensational

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