The meaning of SENSATIONAL is of or relating to sensation or the senses. How to use sensational in a sentence.

SENSATIONAL definition: producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements. See examples …

Exciting and interesting (Definition of sensational from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of sensational adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A sensational result, event, or situation is so remarkable that it causes great excitement and interest. The world champions suffered a sensational defeat.

Arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction, especially by exaggerated or lurid details: sensational journalism; a sensational television report.

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.

producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., esp. by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements: a sensational novel.

SENSATIONAL meaning: 1 : causing very great excitement or interest with shocking details; 2 : very excellent or great

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