Sensationalism Definition & Meaning
sensationalism
- noun
- subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
- the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"
- (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
- (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
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"Columbine high school reunion sensationalism"
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"violence, sensationalism"
Saul Williams — Penny for a Thought
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- What does sensationalism mean?
- subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation" (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
- What part of speech is sensationalism?
- Sensationalism is a noun.
- How many definitions does sensationalism have?
- Sensationalism has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).