Sensationalism Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Sensationalism

Meaning 1 : the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes

    Example : the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation

    Synonyms : luridness
Meaning 2 : (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience

    Synonyms : empiricism,  empiricist philosophy
Meaning 3 : (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good

    Synonyms : sensualism
Meaning 4 : subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes


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