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Antonyms for sensationalistic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : sen-sey-shuh-nl-iz-uh m
Phonetic Transcription : sɛnˈseɪ ʃə nlˌɪz əm



Definition of sensationalistic

Origin :
  • 1846 in philosophy, "theory that sensation is the only source of knowledge;" 1865, of journalism that aims to excite the feelings, from sensational + -ism.
  • As in sensational : adj startling, exaggerated
Example sentences :
  • It tends to put the same emphasis upon the external and sensationalistic aspects of human experience.
  • Extract from : « Preaching and Paganism » by Albert Parker Fitch
  • There are at least three serious defects of sensationalistic empiricism as an educational philosophy of knowledge.
  • Extract from : « Democracy and Education » by John Dewey

Synonyms for sensationalistic

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