sensational

adjective (sensational; more sensational, most sensational)

«sensational» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Very exciting and surprising, causing great interest. tree →
(informal) Extremely good: «you look sensational». tree →
(of news) Made to shock or excite people more than the facts deserve. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and sport it means amazing: «a sensational goal». In media lessons sensational headlines exaggerate to grab attention, so readers should check the real facts. Phrases: «a sensational win», «sensational news», «sensational headlines».

Examples

She scored a sensational goal from the halfway line. tree →
The magician gave a sensational show. tree →
You look sensational in that costume! tree →
The newspaper printed a sensational story that turned out to be false. tree →
It was a sensational comeback after being three goals down. tree →
Be careful with sensational headlines online. tree →

Note

Adverb: «sensationally». Noun: «sensation». «Sensationalism» is reporting that exaggerates. Context shows whether it is praise or criticism.

On Mova

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