Sensational

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.

Adj.	1.	sensational - causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion Antonyms: unsensational - not of such character as to arouse intense interest, curiosity, or emotional reaction
	2.	sensational - commanding attention; "an arresting drawing of people turning into animals"; "a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten"; "a stunning performance" Synonyms: arresting, stunning
	3.	sensational - relating to or concerned in sensation; "the sensory cortex"; "sensory organs" Synonyms: sensory

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