English Explanatory Dictionary

sensationalist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).
noun
  1. One who indulges in sensational behavior or action.
  2. One who believes or espouses the philosophy of sensationalism.

Word forms

sensationalist more sensationalist most sensationalist sensationalists

Etymology

From sensational + -ist.

Synonyms

clickbait

Derived words

nonsensationalist sensationalistic unsensationalist
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