🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

sensationell

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zɛn.zeɪ̯.ʊnˈɛl

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sensational/sɛnˈseɪʃənl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die sensationelle Nachricht erregte die Aufmerksamkeit von Millionen."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Causing great public interest and excitement.

    "The sensational news story captured the attention of millions."
  2. 2

    Relating to or characterized by sensation.

    "The sensational performance left the audience in awe."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'sensational' originates from the Latin 'sensatio', meaning 'sensation', which evolved through Middle French 'sensational' in the 18th century, reflecting a shift towards describing something that provokes strong emotional responses or excitement.

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