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- [sen-sey-shuh-nl-iz-uh m]
- /sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm/
- /senˈseɪ.ʃən.əl.ɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-sey-shuh-nl-iz-uh m]
- /sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm/
Definitions of sensationalist word
- noun sensationalist subject matter, language, or style producing or designed to produce startling or thrilling impressions or to excite and please vulgar taste. 1
- noun sensationalist the use of or interest in this subject matter, language, or style: The cheap tabloids relied on sensationalism to increase their circulation. 1
- noun sensationalist Philosophy. the doctrine that the good is to be judged only by the gratification of the senses. the doctrine that all ideas are derived from and are essentially reducible to sensations. 1
- noun sensationalist Psychology. sensationism. 1
- noun sensationalist person who exaggerates 1
- adjective sensationalist over the top, exaggerated 1
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Origin of sensationalist
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; sensational + -ism
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Parts of speech for Sensationalist
noun
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sensationalist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
sensationalist usage trend in Literature
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