Sensationalist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sensationalist is an adjective meaning One who indulges in sensational behavior or action.
Meaning
One who indulges in sensational behavior or action.
More Meanings
- One who believes or espouses the philosophy of sensationalism.
- Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: clickbait
It was a sensationalist newspaper, even by tabloid standards.
Word Forms
- sensationalists
Synonyms for sensationalist
Depending on context, synonyms include clickbait.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sensational, tabloid, oversensational, staring, sinsational, supersensual.
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