adj.
Pronunciation: -shn ə l, -sh ə -n ə l
Function: 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 : exceedingly or unexpectedly excellent or great <a sensational talent>
– sen · sa · tion · al · ly adverb