sensationalist
Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalismSensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).
» The title of the article is sensationalist.
Der Titel des Artikels ist sehr reißerisch. — quicksanddiver
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1 sensesSensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).
Near-synonym: clickbait
It was a sensationalist newspaper, even by tabloid standards.
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.
Translations
4 languagesForms
more sensationalist, most sensationalist| Comparative | more sensationalist Lesson |
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| Superlative | most sensationalist Lesson |
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Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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