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Definitions for sensational
sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nlsen·sa·tion·al
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word sensational.
Princeton's WordNet
sensationaladjective
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
arresting, sensational, stunningadjective
commanding attention
"an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"; "a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten"; "a stunning performance"
sensational, sensoryadjective
relating to or concerned in sensation
"the sensory cortex"; "sensory organs"
Wiktionary
sensationaladjective
Of or pertaining to sensation.
sensational nerves
sensationaladjective
Piquing or arousing the senses.
sensationaladjective
Provocative.
sensationaladjective
Exceptionally great.
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sensational
Sensational refers to something that causes great excitement, intense interest, or shock due to its outstanding, extraordinary, or controversial nature. In media, it often refers to the use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy to provoke public interest or excitement.
Webster Dictionary
Sensationaladjective
of or pertaining to sensation; as, sensational nerves
Sensationaladjective
of or pertaining to sensationalism, or the doctrine that sensation is the sole origin of knowledge
Sensationaladjective
suited or intended to excite temporarily great interest or emotion; melodramatic; emotional; as, sensational plays or novels; sensational preaching; sensational journalism; a sensational report
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sensational in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sensational in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of sensational in a Sentence
This was a recklessly irresponsible piece of sensational journalism of the worst kind.
We are extraordinarily disappointed, we raised very significant issues about the need for a change of venue. The trial was held in New London, but should have been moved to Bridgeport. This case gained sensational publicity, and the (previous) attorneys did not pursue the issue nearly enough.
This is overblown sensational tabloid fodder -- nothing more than a fabricated' he said she said' regarding a cell phone, with no striking and obviously no injury whatsoever, anyone can make an accusation, but this should have been closed immediately.
People want to believe things that are more sensational, and we know that in social media, misinformation that's sensational moves more rapidly than a true story.
Perhaps each life has one sensational thought, if acted upon will bring great meaning.
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