sensational
adjectiveattested in dialogue
- //sɛnˈseɪʃənəl//
- //sɛnˈseɪʃnəl//
- //sən-//
Of or pertaining to sensation.
adjective
- 1
Of or pertaining to sensation.
sensational nerves
- 2
Piquing or arousing the senses.
- 3
Provoking a reaction of interest or excitement.
The standard ranges from runs that are almost sensational in the speed and brilliance of the work to the ultra-mediocre.
- 4
Exceptionally great.
Young Dutch keeper Tim Krul saw his value rocket up with a sensational display.
Etymology
From sensation + -al.
Forms
- comparative
- more sensational
- superlative
- most sensational