1.
A ~ result, event, or situation is so remarkable that it causes great excitement and interest.
The world champions suffered a ~ defeat.
= dramatic
ADJ
~ly
The rape trial was ~ly halted yesterday.
ADV: usu ADV with v
2.
You can describe stories or reports as ~ if you disapprove of them because they present facts in a way that is intended to cause feelings of shock, anger, or excitement.
...~ tabloid newspaper reports.
ADJ: usu ADJ n disapproval
3.
You can describe something as ~ when you think that it is extremely good.
Her voice is ~...
Experts agreed that this was a truly ~ performance.
= amazing
ADJ
~ly
...~ly good food.
ADV