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Added 8 October 2026

sensational

/sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/ adjective

In Latin: sēnsātiōnārius, sēnsātiōnālis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about sensational at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion.
Commanding attention.
an arresting drawing of people turning into animals
Relating to or concerned in sensation.
the sensory cortex

Origin

From sensation + -al.

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