sensational

adj

Etymology: Etymology tree English sensation Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English sensational From sensation + -al.

1. Of or pertaining to sensation.

   “sensational nerves”

2. Piquing or arousing the senses.
3. Provoking a reaction of interest or excitement.

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

4. Exceptionally great.

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