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Webster 1913 Edition


Sensational

Sen-sa′tion-al

,
Adj.
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
.

Definition 2024


sensational

sensational

English

Adjective

sensational (comparative more sensational, superlative most sensational)

  1. Of or pertaining to sensation.
    sensational nerves
  2. Piquing or arousing the senses.
  3. Provocative.
  4. Exceptionally great.
    • 2011 October 1, Saj Chowdhury, “Wolverhampton 1 - 2 Newcastle”, in BBC Sport:
      Young Dutch keeper Tim Krul saw his value rocket up with a sensational display.

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