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SENSATIONALISTIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Typical of tabloids

Example:

yellow press

Synonyms:

scandalmongering; sensationalistic; yellow

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

sensational (causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion)

Derivation:

sensationalism (the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes)

sensationalism (subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes)

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