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Sensationalistic Definition & Meaning

sensationalistic
adjective
  1. typical of tabloids; "sensational journalistic reportage of the scandal"; "yellow press"

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What does sensationalistic mean?
typical of tabloids; "sensational journalistic reportage of the scandal"; "yellow press"
What part of speech is sensationalistic?
Sensationalistic is an adjective.

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