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- DictionarySen·sa·tion·al·ist/senˈsāSH(ə)nələst/
noun
- 1. a person who presents stories in a way that is intended to provoke public interest or excitement, at the expense of accuracy: "sensationalists got their kicks out of misreporting the murder"
adjective
- 1. presenting stories in a way that is intended to provoke public interest or excitement, at the expense of accuracy: "sensationalist reporting of the latest alleged cancer cures"
SENSATIONALIST definition: 1. presenting information in a way that is shocking or exciting rather than serious, especially in…. Learn more.
5 days ago · Definitions of sensationalist. noun. someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention. synonyms: ballyhoo artist. see more.
n. 1. a. The use of sensational matter or methods, especially in writing, journalism, or politics. b. Sensational subject matter. c. Interest in or the effect of such subject matter. 2. Philosophy The theory that sensation is the only source of knowledge.
Jun 10, 2024 · adjective. Sensationalist news reports and television and radio programmes present the facts in a way that makes them seem worse or more shocking than they really are. [disapproval] ...sensationalist headlines. The pictures were sensationalist and could seriously disturb younger readers. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word sensationalist. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of sensationalist adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
sensationalist ( comparative more sensationalist, superlative most sensationalist) Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention). It was a sensationalist newspaper, even by tabloid standards.
