センセーショナル

せんせーしょなる
na-adjective
sensational; startling
descriptive
1. sensational; startling; that causes a stir
From English "sensational." Describes news, a debut, or an event so striking that it draws wide attention and stirs strong public reaction. Used as a na-adjective, often of media coverage and dramatic developments.
センセーショナルな報道(ほうどう)が続(つづ)いた。
Sensational reporting continued.
彼(かれ)のデビューはセンセーショナルだった。
His debut was sensational.
その発表(はっぴょう)はセンセーショナルに取(と)り上(あ)げられ、大(おお)きな議論(ぎろん)を呼(よ)んだ。
The announcement was reported sensationally and sparked a major debate.

Loanword from English "sensational." Conjugates as a na-adjective and is common in media and entertainment contexts. Often carries a hint that the attention is exaggerated or stirred up.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 衝撃的(しょうげきてき): shocking — emphasizes the impact, without the "stirring up attention" nuance
  • 扇情的(せんじょうてき): inflammatory, lurid — stronger sense of deliberately provoking reaction

Related Words

Compare: 衝撃的(しょうげきてき) (shocking)
Compare: 刺激的(しげきてき) (stimulating, provocative, exciting)
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