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SENSATIONAL Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word sensational. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word sensational. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SENSATIONAL

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stunning
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• commanding attention

• causing great astonishment and consternation

• causing or capable of causing bewilderment or shock or insensibility

• strikingly beautiful or attractive

amazing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• surprising greatly

• inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

astonishing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• surprising greatly

• so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

astounding
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• bewildering or striking dumb with wonder

• so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

breathtaking
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tending to cause suspension of regular breathing

captivating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• capturing interest as if by a spell

dazzling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

• shining intensely

extraordinary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable; special

adjective satellite

• far more than usual or expected

• (of an official) serving an unusual or special function in addition to those of the regular officials

impressive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• making a strong or vivid impression

adjective satellite

• producing a strong effect

incredible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• beyond belief or understanding

marvelous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

• too improbable to admit of belief

• being or having the character of a miracle

phenomenal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to a phenomenon

adjective satellite

• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

remarkable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unusual or striking

• worthy of attention

spectacular
adjectiveadj
noun

• a lavishly produced performance

adjective satellite

• sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

• characteristic of spectacles or drama

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

striking
adjectiveadj
noun

• the physical coming together of two or more things

• the act of contacting one thing with another

adjective satellite

• sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

wondrous
adjectiveadj
adverb

• (used as an intensifier) excellently

adjective satellite

• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

arresting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• commanding attention

sensory
adjectiveadj
adjective

• involving or derived from the senses

• relating to or concerned in sensation

adjective satellite

• of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system

Best Hypernyms For SENSATIONAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sensational, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
amazing exceptional extraordinary impressive notable outstanding remarkable striking

Alternatives for STUNNING

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