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
- 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
- amazing
- arresting
- astounding
- breathtaking
- coarse
- colored
- conspicuous
- dramatic
- electrifying
- emotional
- excessive
- exciting
- extravagant
- hair-raising
- horrifying
- juicy
- livid
- lurid
- marked
- melodramatic
- noticeable
- outstanding
- piquant
- pointed
- prominent
- pungent
- remarkable
- revealing
- rough
- salient
- scandalous
- sensationalistic
- shocking
- signal
- spectacular
- staggering
- stimulating
- sultry
- tabloid
- thrilling
- vulgar
- X-rated
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