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Sensational vs Bombshell - What's the difference?

sensational | bombshell |

As an adjective sensational

is of or pertaining to sensation.

As a noun bombshell is

a bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact.

sensational

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to sensation.
    • sensational nerves
  • Piquing]] or [[arouse, arousing the senses.
  • Provocative.
  • Exceptionally great.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=October 1 , author=Saj Chowdhury , title=Wolverhampton 1 - 2 Newcastle , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=Young Dutch keeper Tim Krul saw his value rocket up with a sensational display.}}

    Derived terms

    * (l)

    bombshell

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact
  • something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational
  • (by extension) someone who is very attractive (compare sex symbol )
    • Diana Dors, the "1950s blonde bombshell " ...