Definition of sensationalisms

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • sensationalisms is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • sensationalisms is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • sensationalisms is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of sensationalisms


  • the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes (noun)

    Examples

    1. the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation

    Synonyms

    1. luridness
  • (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. empiricism
    2. empiricist philosophy
  • (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. sensualism
  • subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes (noun)

See definition of sensationalisms in Merriam Webster