adj.
- Of or relating to sensation.
- Arousing or intended to arouse strong curiosity, interest, or reaction, especially by exaggerated or lurid details: sensational journalism; a sensational television report.
- Outstanding; spectacular: a sensational concert; a sensational dinner.
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