Sensational Meaning in English

word

US

/sɛnˈseɪʃənəɫ/

sen-SAY-shuh-nuhl

UK

/sɛnsˈeɪʃənəl/

sen-SAY-shuh-nuhl

Definición

Very impressive, exciting, or amazing. It can also mean something shocking or exaggerated, especially in news or media.

Uso & Matices

Common as a strong positive ("sensational job") or for dramatic, exaggerated news ("sensational headlines"). In media, may suggest lack of accuracy due to exaggeration. Not typically used for people, more for events or things.

• Spanish: sensacional - impresionante - escandaloso (prensa)
• Portuguese (BR): sensacional - impressionante - escandaloso (notícia)
• Portuguese (PT): sensacional - impressionante - escandaloso (notícia)
• Chinese (Simplified): 轰动的 - 极好的 - 耸人听闻的
• Chinese (Traditional): 轟動的 - 極好的 - 聳人聽聞的
• Hindi: शानदार - सनसनीख़ेज़
• Arabic: رائع - مثير - مثير للجدل (في الصحافة)
• Bengali: অসাধারণ - চাঞ্চল্যকর
• Russian: сенсационный - потрясающий
• Japanese: センセーショナル - 素晴らしい
• Vietnamese: gây ấn tượng mạnh - giật gân
• Korean: 센세이셔널한 - 놀라운 - 자극적인
• Turkish: sansasyonel - etkileyici
• Urdu: شاندار - سنسنی خیز
• Indonesian: sensasional - luar biasa

Oraciones de Ejemplo

The new movie was absolutely sensational.

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She did a sensational job on her project.

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What a sensational view from the top of the mountain!

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The singer gave a sensational performance last night.

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The magazine is famous for its sensational headlines, but not always for accuracy.

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His latest book has had a sensational impact on readers worldwide.

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