sensational
word
/sɛnˈseɪʃənəɫ/
sen-SAY-shuh-nuhl
/sɛnsˈeɪʃənəl/
sen-SAY-shuh-nuhl
Definition
Very impressive, exciting, or amazing. It can also mean something shocking or exaggerated, especially in news or media.
Usage & Nuances
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 - सनसनीख़ेज़Arabic: رائع - مثير - مثير للجدل (في الصحافة)Bengali: অসাধারণ - চাঞ্চল্যকরRussian: сенсационный - потрясающийJapanese: センセーショナル - 素晴らしいVietnamese: gây ấn tượng mạnh - giật gânKorean: 센세이셔널한 - 놀라운 - 자극적인Turkish: sansasyonel - etkileyiciUrdu: شاندار - سنسنی خیزIndonesian: sensasional - luar biasa
Example Sentences
The new movie was absolutely sensational.
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She did a sensational job on her project.
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The magazine is famous for its sensational headlines, but not always for accuracy.
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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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His latest book has had a sensational impact on readers worldwide.
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