sensational
adjective/senˈseɪʃənl/
/senˈseɪʃənl/
- causing great surprise, excitement, or interest synonym thrilling
- The result was a sensational 4–1 victory.
- The affair was the most sensational political sex scandal of the century.
Extra ExamplesTopics Feelingsc1- Police have uncovered sensational new evidence.
- It was a sensational result with the Conservatives losing some of their safest seats.
- It was the most sensational 24 hours of the jockey's career.
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- (disapproving) (of a newspaper, etc.) trying to get your interest by presenting facts or events as worse or more shocking than they really are
- sensational news stories
- (informal) extremely good; wonderful synonym fantastic
- You look sensational in that dress!
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