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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
Etymology
Adjective
sensational (comparative more sensational, superlative most sensational)
Of or pertaining to sensation.
Piquing or arousing the senses.
Provocative.
Exceptionally great.
Source: Wiktionary
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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THEORETICAL
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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