SENSATIONAL

arresting, sensational, stunning

(adjective) commanding attention; “an arresting drawing of people turning into animals”; “a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten”; “a stunning performance”

sensational

(adjective) causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

sensational, sensory

(adjective) relating to or concerned in sensation; “the sensory cortex”; “sensory organs”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

sensational (comparative more sensational, superlative most sensational)

Of or pertaining to sensation.

Piquing or arousing the senses.

Provocative.

Exceptionally great.

Source: Wiktionary

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Sen*sa"tion*al, a.

1. Of or pertaining to sensation; as, sensational nerves.

2. Of or pertaining to sensationalism, or the doctrine that sensation is the sole origin of knowledge.

3. Suited or intended to excite temporarily great interest or emotion; melodramatic; emotional; as, sensational plays or novels; sensational preaching; sensational journalism; a sensational report.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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