sensational

/sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/
adjective
  1. Causing great excitement, interest, or shock; very impressive or amazing.
    • She gave a sensational performance that earned her a standing ovation.
    • The team made a sensational comeback in the final minutes of the game.
    • The magazine published a sensational story about the celebrity's secret wedding.
  2. Intended to shock or excite people in a way that is exaggerated or not completely truthful.
    • The documentary avoided sensational claims and stuck to the facts.
    • The newspaper was criticized for its sensational reporting of the accident.
    • Some websites use sensational headlines just to get more clicks.
  3. Relating to or involving physical sensation; sensory.
    • The artist's work appeals to our sensational nature, not just our intellect.
    • The massage provided a sensational experience of relaxation.
    • He enjoyed the sensational pleasure of a warm bath after a long hike.
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