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 built its current home on the Lower East Side in 2007 and it is as sensational today as when it opened.

From The Wall Street Journal

Researchers have also warned that X's model -- allowing premium accounts to earn payouts based on engagement -- has turbocharged the financial incentive to peddle false or sensational content.

From Barron's

"I think it's been incredible the last couple months. It's been sensational," Arteta said.

From BBC

It was a sensational display by Valverde, who captained Real on the night and led by example in a crucial game for the 15-time European champions.

From BBC

Such a result would be "sensational" for the party, he said, and the best it had ever scored in a western German state.

From Barron's

sensational

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