Sensationalism

Quick meaning: Sensationalism is a noun meaning (philosophy) A theory of philosophy that all knowledge is ultimately derived from the senses.

Meaning

(philosophy) A theory of philosophy that all knowledge is ultimately derived from the senses.

More Meanings

1. The use of sensational subject matter, style or methods, or the sensational subject matter itself; behavior, published materials, or broadcasts that are intentionally controversial, exaggerated, lurid, loud, or attention-grabbing. Especially applied to news media in a pejorative sense that they are reporting in a manner to gain audience or notoriety but at the expense of accuracy and professionalism.

Example Sentences

Newspaper articles also were generally positive in tone, although a tendency towards sensationalism means that the spread of hybrid forms is occasionally touted as the universal language of the future.

Word Forms

• sensationalisms

Synonyms for sensationalism

Depending on context, synonyms include sensualism, empiricism, luridness.

Antonyms for sensationalism

Common opposites include antisensationalism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sensualism, luridness, empiricism, suspense, thrill, thriller.

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