sensational

Adjective
Synonyms: arrestingstunningsensory

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (3)

  1. causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
  2. commanding attention“an arresting drawing of people turning into animals”“a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten”“a stunning performance”Synonyms: arrestingstunning
  3. relating to or concerned in sensation“the sensory cortex”“sensory organs”Synonyms: sensory
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Sensational \Sen*sa"tion*al\, a.

1.Of or pertaining to sensation; as, sensational nerves. [1913 Webster]

2.Of or pertaining to sensationalism, or the doctrine that sensation is the sole origin of knowledge. [1913 Webster]

3.Suited or intended to excite temporarily great interest or emotion; melodramatic; emotional; as, sensational plays or novels; sensational preaching; sensational journalism; a sensational report. [1913 Webster]

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