sensational

From sensation +‎ -al.

• IPA^(key): /sɛnˈseɪʃənəl/, /sɛnˈseɪʃnəl/, /sən-/

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sensational (comparative more sensational, superlative most sensational)

1. Of or pertaining to sensation.

   sensational nerves

2. Piquing or arousing the senses.
3. Provoking a reaction of interest or excitement.
   • 1959 June, O. S. Nock, “British Locomotive Practice and Performance”, in Railway Magazine, page 409:

     The standard ranges from runs that are almost sensational in the speed and brilliance of the work to the ultra-mediocre.

4. Exceptionally great.
   • 2011 October 1, Saj Chowdhury, “Wolverhampton 1 - 2 Newcastle”, in BBC Sport‎^[1]:

     Young Dutch keeper Tim Krul saw his value rocket up with a sensational display.