na-adjective
sensational; inflammatory; incendiary
Describes speech, writing, or media that deliberately stirs up strong emotions or controversy.
その新聞は扇情的な見出しで読者を引きつける。
That newspaper attracts readers with sensational headlines.
彼の扇情的な発言が論争を巻き起こした。
His inflammatory remarks sparked controversy.
na-adjective
sexually suggestive; lascivious
Used for content, clothing, or behavior that is sexually provocative or titillating.
彼女は扇情的なドレスを着てパーティーに現れた。
She appeared at the party wearing a suggestive dress.
その映画には扇情的なシーンがいくつか含まれている。
The movie contains several lascivious scenes.
Compound of 扇 (fan, stir up) + 情 (emotion, feeling) + 的 (-like, adjectival suffix). The spelling 煽 is a variant with a similar meaning of fanning or agitating.