sensational
Translation
sensational, amazing, spectacular, lurid
Examples
The team achieved a sensational victory.
The team achieved a sensational victory.
The newspapers printed sensational headlines.
The newspapers printed sensational headlines.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) sensational ((noun)) an amazing (noun) She gave a sensational performance.
to look/be sensational to appear extremely attractive or impressive You look sensational tonight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: amazing, spectacular, shocking, lurid; Antonyms: ordinary, dull
Etymology
Derived from 'sensation'. The '-al' suffix makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
Something 'sensational' creates a 'sensation' (a big reaction).