SENSATIONAL


Meaning of SENSATIONAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ senseɪʃən(ə)l ]

1.

A sensational result, event, or situation is so remarkable that it causes great excitement and interest.

The world champions suffered a sensational defeat.

= dramatic

ADJ

• sen‧sa‧tion‧al‧ly

The rape trial was sensationally halted yesterday.

ADV : usu ADV with v

2.

You can describe stories or reports as sensational if you disapprove of them because they present facts in a way that is intended to cause feelings of shock, anger, or excitement.

...sensational tabloid newspaper reports.

ADJ : usu ADJ n [ disapproval ]

3.

You can describe something as sensational when you think that it is extremely good.

Her voice is sensational...

Experts agreed that this was a truly sensational performance.

= amazing

ADJ

• sen‧sa‧tion‧al‧ly

...sensationally good food.

ADV

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