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Definition sensational in British English

sensational adjective

adjective
/senˈseɪʃ(ə)nəl/
1

very exciting and surprising

Example

The team are still celebrating after their sensational victory in the FA Cup.

Synonyms and related words
exciting alive fast surprising amazing astonishing
2

a sensational way of describing something makes it seem more exciting or shocking than it really is

Example

There has been much sensational reporting of the row in the tabloid press.

Synonyms and related words
aggrandise aggrandize exaggerate
3

very attractive, impressive, or good

Example

The singing was sensational!

Example

You look absolutely sensational in that dress!

Synonyms and related words
lovely delightful appealing sick respected praiseworthy
Definition sensational in British English