Sensational

Pronunciation: /sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/

Definitions of sensational

adjective causing great excitement or interest; very good or impressive

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was sensational!

A2 The sensational news spread quickly throughout the town.

B1 The singer gave a sensational performance that left the audience in awe.

B2 The novel received sensational reviews from critics and readers alike.

C1 The artist's latest exhibition was a sensational display of creativity and talent.

C2 The chef's culinary skills were truly sensational, earning them a Michelin star.

Examples of sensational in a Sentence

formal The orchestra delivered a sensational performance at the concert last night.

informal The new restaurant in town has been getting sensational reviews.

slang That movie was absolutely sensational, I couldn't take my eyes off the screen.

figurative Her painting was a sensational explosion of colors and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of sensational

• past tense: sensationalized
• plural: sensationals
• comparative: more sensational
• superlative: most sensational
• present tense: sensationalizes
• future tense: will sensationalize
• perfect tense: has sensationalized
• continuous tense: is sensationalizing
• singular: sensational
• positive degree: sensational
• infinitive: to sensationalize
• gerund: sensationalizing
• participle: sensationalized

Origin and Evolution of sensational

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sensational' originated from the Latin word 'sensationem', which means 'perception, feeling'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that causes a strong reaction or interest, the word 'sensational' has evolved to also imply something exaggerated or designed to shock or provoke.