Meaning & Definition of Sensationalism in English
English⟶
Sensationalism
/sɛnseʃənəlɪzəm/
noun
1. Subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
synonym:
- sensationalism
2. The journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
- "The tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"
synonym:
- sensationalism,
- luridness
3. (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
synonym:
- sensualism,
- sensationalism
4. (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
synonym:
- empiricism,
- empiricist philosophy,
- sensationalism