Definition & Meaning of "sensationalistic"in English

sensationalistic

provoking a strong reaction or interest rather than providing balanced or accurate information

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most sensationalistic

Comparative

more sensationalistic

gradable

domain

media, communication, journalism

Examples

The sensationalistic headlines grabbed attention but failed to provide nuanced analysis of the situation.

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sensationalistic

sensation

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