sensational

sensational is a 11-letter English word with 6 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Of or pertaining to sensation; as, sensational nerves. Face value is 11 in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

11 letters · Scrabble 11 · Words With Friends 14 · 6 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Of or pertaining to sensation; as, sensational nerves.
2. adjective. Of or pertaining to sensationalism, or the doctrine that sensation is the sole origin of knowledge.
3. adjective. Suited or intended to excite temporarily great interest or emotion; melodramatic; emotional; as, sensational plays or novels; sensational preaching; sensational journalism; a sensational report.
4. adjective. commanding attention

   "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"

   "a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten"

   Synonyms: arresting, stunning

5. adjective. causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
6. adjective. relating to or concerned in sensation

   "the sensory cortex"

   "sensory organs"

   Synonyms: sensory

Synonyms

arresting, stunning, sensory

Common word forms

sensationally, sensationalise, sensationalize

Words from these letters

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