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sensational

 

[ senหˆseษชสƒ(ษ™)n(ษ™)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

news reporting

Causing great interest or excitement. Sensational news stories often focus on shocking or scandalous events to attract attention.

Synonyms

dramatic, exciting, thrilling

Examples of usage

  • The sensational headline grabbed everyone's attention.
  • The sensational details of the scandal were revealed in the article.
Context #2 | Adjective

performance or work of art

Exceptionally good or impressive. A sensational performance or piece of work is one that is outstanding and leaves a lasting impact on the audience.

Synonyms

extraordinary, remarkable, stellar

Examples of usage

  • Her sensational singing talent wowed the audience.
  • The artist's latest painting received sensational reviews.

Translations

Translations of the word "sensational" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sensacional

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคจเคธเคจเฅ€เค–เฅ‡เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sensationell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sensasional

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะฝัะฐั†ั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sensacyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ปใƒณใ‚ปใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒŠใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sensationnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sensacional

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sansasyonel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ํ’์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏู‡ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ senzace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ senzรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฐๅŠจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ senzacionalno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆรฐislegt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฝัะฐั†ะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒœแƒกแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sensasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sensacional

Etymology

The word 'sensational' originated from the Latin word 'sensationalis', meaning 'pertaining to the senses'. It first appeared in English in the 19th century, primarily used in the context of news reporting to describe stories that evoke strong emotions or reactions. Over time, its usage expanded to include performances, works of art, and events that are exceptionally impressive or exciting.

See also: desensitized, hypersensitivity, insensibility, insensible, insensitive, nonsense, nonsensical, nonsensically, sensation, sensations, sense, senseless, senselessly, sensibility, sensible, sensibly, sensitive, sensitivity, sensor, sensory, sensual, sensuous.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,173, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.