Standard Lemma guide

sensationally

adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /sɛnˈseɪʃənəli/
  • /sɛnˈseɪʃnəli/
  • /sɛnˈseɪʃənli/
  • /sən-/
  • rhymes with -eɪʃənəli

1

adv

Meaning 1

In a sensational manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adv

Meaning 2

To a sensational extent; amazingly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adverb

Meaning 3

in a sensational manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • in the summer of 1958 the pianist had a sensationally triumphant return

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English sensational Middle English -ly English -ly English sensationally From sensational + -ly.