C1adjectivemedia
US/senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl/
UK/senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl/
designed to shock or excite people, often by exaggerating a story; also, extremely good
In context
Some tabloids use sensational headlines to sell more copies.
The press gave the trial sensational coverage that ignored the facts.
The singer gave a sensational performance that earned five encores.
Words that go with sensational
adjective + noun
- sensational headlineThe sensational headline was misleading.
- sensational storyThe paper ran a sensational story about the scandal.
- sensational coverageSensational coverage can harm public trust.
- sensational newsViewers crave sensational news.
- sensational claimThe ad made a sensational claim about the product.
adverb + adjective
- quite sensationalThe ending was quite sensational.