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Definitions

sensational

[sen-sey-shuh-nl] / sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl /
ADJECTIVE
startling, exaggerated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amazing astounding breathtaking dramatic electrifying exciting hair-raising horrifying lurid outstanding remarkable scandalous shocking spectacular thrilling
WEAK
X-rated arresting colored conspicuous drop-dead emotional excessive extravagant histrionic histrionical hotdog juicy marked melodramatic noticeable piquant pointed prominent pungent revealing salient sensationalistic signal staggering stimulating sultry tabloid vulgar
Antonyms
STRONGEST
normal ordinary regular unexciting unremarkable usual
WEAK
run-of-the-mill unexceptional
ADJECTIVE
excellent, superb
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astonishing breathtaking dramatic exceptional exciting fabulous glorious impressive incredible marvelous spectacular stirring surprising thrilling
WEAK
agitating cool dandy divine eloquent first-class keen mind-blowing most moving out of this world smashing wicked zero cool
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common insignificant
WEAK
inferior poor

Example Sentences

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It takes a brave person not to captain Erling Haaland in their Fantasy Premier League team because the Manchester City striker, 25, has been simply sensational in front of goal this season.

From BBC

Milan were set on their way to a comprehensive victory on the stroke of half-time by Christian Pulisic who continued his sensational form by scoring his eighth goal in 11 Serie A appearances.

From Barron's

Marnus Labuschagne – 5 – No real contribution with the bat, but gets an extra mark apiece for two sensational catches at second slip.

From BBC

Starc returned after lunch, Jacks edged and, for the second time in the match, Labuschagne swooped low to his left to claim a sensational one-handed grab.

From BBC

Jackson maintains that Stapleton shaped the documentary, which unfolds in a tone that is more sober than sensational.

From The Wall Street Journal

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