sensational
sensational Lexical Profile
sensational Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Causing great public interest, excitement, or admiration; exceptionally impressive or remarkable.
"The young pianist delivered a sensational performance that earned a five-minute standing ovation."
Presenting information in a way that is intended to provoke public excitement, shock, or lurid interest, often at the expense of accuracy.
"The newspaper was criticized for its sensational coverage of the celebrity trial."
Relating to or involving physical sensation or the senses.
"Early empiricist philosophers argued that all human knowledge originates from sensational experience."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the mid-19th century from 'sensation' plus the suffix '-al', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'sensationem' (understanding, perception) and Latin 'sentire' (to feel or perceive).