(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:01:45

Sen*sa"tion*al (?), 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.

 

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