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Of or pertaining to sensation; as, sensational nerves.

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  1. a. Of or pertaining to sensation; as, sensational nerves.
  2. a. Of or pertaining to sensationalism, or the doctrine that sensation is the sole origin of knowledge.
  3. a. Suited or intended to excite temporarily great interest or emotion; melodramatic; emotional; as, sensational plays or novels; sensational preaching; sensational journalism; a sensational report.
  4. adj. causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
  5. adj. commanding attention
  6. adj. relating to or concerned in sensation
  7. 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.
  8. j:100 a. causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion a. relating to or concerned in sensation