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sensational

adjective/sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/

What It Means

Of or pertaining to sensation.

Piquing or arousing the senses.

Provoking a reaction of interest or excitement.

sensational nerves

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Sensational in Context

“Young Dutch keeper Tim Krul saw his value rocket up with a sensational display.”

— 2011 October 1, Saj Chowdhury, “Wolverhampton 1 - 2 Newcastle”, in BBC Sport

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From sensation + -al.

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