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  • 11sensational — UK [senˈseɪʃ(ə)nəl] / US [senˈseɪʃən(ə)l] adjective 1) very exciting and surprising The team are still celebrating after their sensational victory in the FA Cup. 2) a sensational way of describing something makes it seem more exciting or shocking …

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  • 12sensational — adjective 1 very interesting and exciting: The effect of the discovery was sensational. | a sensational result 2 intended to interest, excite, or shock people, in a way that you disapprove of or find unpleasant: sensational press coverage of the… …

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  • 13sensational — adjective 1) a sensational murder trial Syn: shocking, scandalous, appalling; amazing, startling, astonishing, staggering; stirring, exciting, thrilling, electrifying, red hot; fascinating, interesting, noteworthy, significant …

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  • 14sensational — adjective 1) a sensational murder trial Syn: shocking, scandalous, appalling, fascinating, thrilling, interesting, dramatic, momentous, historic, newsworthy 2) sensational stories Syn: overd …

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  • 15sensational — adjective Date: 1840 1. of or relating to sensation or the senses 2. arousing or tending to arouse (as by lurid details) a quick, intense, and usually superficial interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction < sensational tabloid news > 3.&#8230; …

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  • 16sensational — sensationally. adv. /sen say sheuh nl/, adj. 1. producing or designed to produce a startling effect, strong reaction, intense interest, etc., esp. by exaggerated, superficial, or lurid elements: a sensational novel. 2. extraordinarily good;&#8230; …

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  • 17sensational — adj. Sensational is used with these nouns: ↑headline, ↑report, ↑revelation, ↑story, ↑trial, ↑victory …

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  • 18sensational — [senˈseɪʃ(ə)nəl] adj very exciting and impressive a sensational victory in the FA Cup[/ex] sensationally adv …

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  • 19sensational — sen•sa•tion•al [[t]sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nl[/t]] adj. 1) producing or intended to produce a startling or scandalous effect: a sensational novel of betrayal and intrigue[/ex] 2) extraordinarily good 3) of or pertaining to the senses or sensation • Etymology …

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  • 20sensational — /sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/ (say sen sayshuhnuhl) adjective 1. such as to produce a startling impression, especially of an erotic, sadistic, or horrific kind: a sensational novel. 2. aiming at such impressions, as a writer, etc. 3. of or relating to sensation …