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sen·sa·tion·al
 sensational
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- pronunciation:
- sen
seI
sh
nl
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
producing or intended to produce intense excitement or interest, esp. by lurid or exaggerated elements.
a sensational news story about their divorce- synonyms:
- exaggerated, lurid
- antonyms:
- dull, understated
- similar words:
- dramatic, electrifying, emotional, extravagant, fantastic, hair-raising, melodramatic, meretricious, scandalous, shocking, stirring, thrilling, vivid
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| definition 2: |
wonderful; extraordinary.
- synonyms:
- extraordinary, phenomenal, spectacular, terrific, wonderful
- antonyms:
- run-of-the-mill, unremarkable
- similar words:
- breathtaking, excellent, exceptional, great, marvelous, outstanding, prodigious, remarkable, stunning, superb
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| definition 3: |
of or relating to perception by the senses.
- synonyms:
- sensory
- similar words:
- bodily, corporeal, phenomenal, physical, sensible, tactual
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| related words: |
fantastic, flamboyant, gorgeous, terrific |
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| derivation: |
sensationally (adv.) |
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