Definitions For Sensationalism

noun

  • (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
  • (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
  • The journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
  • Subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
  • The use of shocking details to cause a lot of excitement or interest

Is Sensationalism a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends NO
Scrabble US NO
Scrabble UK NO
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global NO
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
16
Words with Friends
20

The word Sensationalism is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Sensationalism in a Sentence

  • The network was accused of sensationalism in its reporting.

Synonyms for Sensationalism

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