sensationally

sen·sa·tion·al

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sen-sey-shuh-nl]
- /sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl/
- /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sen-sey-shuh-nl]
- /sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl/

Definitions of sensationally word

adjective sensationally 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 sensationally extraordinarily good; conspicuously excellent; phenomenal: a sensational quarterback. 1
adjective sensationally of or relating to the senses or sensation. 1
adverb sensationally excitingly 1
adverb sensationally scandalously, shockingly 1

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Origin of sensationally

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 Sensationally

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Sensationally

sensationally 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for sensationally

adv sensationally

admirably — worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
distinctively — serving to distinguish; characteristic; distinguishing: the distinctive stripes of the zebra.
divinely — of or relating to a god, especially the Supreme Being.
famously — having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure.
flawlessly — having no defects or faults, especially none that diminish the value of something: a flawless Ming Dynasty vase.

adverb sensationally

excellently — In a manner that demonstrates excellence; very well.
excitingly — In an exciting manner.
exquisitely — In an exquisite manner.
fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
histrionically — of or relating to actors or acting.

All 14 Synonyms of sensationally

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