Sensational

/sɛnˈseɪʃənl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Causing great public interest and excitement.

The movie received sensational reviews, drawing large crowds to theaters.

Extraordinarily good; fabulous.

Her performance in the play was simply sensational, leaving the audience in awe.

Relating to or characterized by sensationalism; intended to provoke public interest or excitement.

The article was criticized for its sensational headlines that distorted the facts.

Derived from Latin 'sensatio', meaning 'feeling', and 'sensus', meaning 'sensation'.

sensationalist media

Media that focuses on shocking or exaggerated news to attract attention.

sensational story

An intriguing or shocking narrative designed to captivate readers or viewers.

sensation

A physical feeling or perception from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

sensationalism

The use of exciting or shocking stories at the expense of accuracy to provoke public interest.

Awesome or excellent.

Dude, that concert was simply sensational!

Over-the-top or exaggerated.

She always gives a sensational account of her trips.