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sensational

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adjective
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As an adjective, sensational means of or pertaining to sensation.

Meanings of sensational

7 meanings

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to sensation.

    “sensational nerves”

  2. Piquing or arousing the senses.

  3. Provoking a reaction of interest or excitement.

  4. Exceptionally great.

  5. Causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

  6. Commanding attention

    “an arresting drawing of people turning into animals”

    “a sensational concert — one never to be forgotten”

    “a stunning performance”

    Similar: arresting, stunning

  7. Relating to or concerned in sensation

    “the sensory cortex”

    “sensory organs”

    Similar: sensory

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

Synonyms by meaning

adjective: commanding attention
arrestingstunning
adjective: relating to or concerned in sensation
sensory
Oppositesunsensational

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