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- [sen-sey-shuh-nl]
- /sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl/
- /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-sey-shuh-nl]
- /sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl/
Definitions of sensational word
- adjective sensational producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., especially by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements: a sensational novel. 1
- adjective sensational extraordinarily good; conspicuously excellent; phenomenal: a sensational quarterback. 1
- adjective sensational of or relating to the senses or sensation. 1
- adjective sensational fabulous, amazing 1
- adjective sensational A sensational result, event, or situation is so remarkable that it causes great excitement and interest. 0
- adjective sensational You can describe stories or reports as sensational if you disapprove of them because they present facts in a way that is intended to cause feelings of shock, anger, or excitement. 0
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Origin of sensational
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; sensation + -al1
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Parts of speech for Sensational
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sensational popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sensational usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sensational
adj sensational
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- afferent — bringing or directing inwards to a part or an organ of the body, esp towards the brain or spinal cord
- agitative — tending to stir or agitate
- arresting — attracting attention; striking
adjective sensational
- agitating — Present participle of agitate.
- commoving — Present participle of commove.
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- exaggerated — That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.
- exciting — Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
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