SENSATIONALIST Synonyms
3 hypernyms for sensationalist. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SENSATIONALIST
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| dramatic | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • suitable to or characteristic of drama • pertaining to or characteristic of drama • used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style adjective satellite • sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect | ||||||
| exaggerated | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • represented as greater than is true or reasonable • enlarged to an abnormal degree | ||||||
| hyperbolic | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • of or relating to a hyperbola adjective satellite • enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness | ||||||
| lurid | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • horrible in fierceness or savagery • glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism • shining with an unnatural red glow as of fire seen through smoke • ghastly pale | ||||||
| provocative | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy adjective satellite • intentionally arousing sexual desire | ||||||
| scandalous | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation | ||||||
| sensational | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion • relating to or concerned in sensation adjective satellite • commanding attention | ||||||
| sensationalistic | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • typical of tabloids | ||||||
| ballyhoo artist | noun n | |||||
noun • someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention | ||||||