sensationalist
sensationalist · sensationalists
One who indulges in sensational behavior or actionOne who indulges in sensational behavior or action.
US/sɛnsˈeɪʃənəlɪst/
» The title of the article is sensationalist.
Der Titel des Artikels ist sehr reißerisch. — quicksanddiver
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2 sensesOne who indulges in sensational behavior or action.
One who believes or espouses the philosophy of sensationalism.
More definitions
- someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention
Examples
3 sentencesThe title of the article is sensationalist.
deDer Titel des Artikels ist sehr reißerisch. — quicksanddiver
This newspaper's content is dry, sensationalist, and irrelevant.
Only sensationalist authors would claim that Berbers originate from Yemen.
Forms
plural: sensationalists| Singular | sensationalist |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention:ballyhoo artist
Word family
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