Sensationalism

Pronunciation: /ˌsenˈseɪʃənəˌlɪzəm/

Definitions of sensationalism

noun a style of writing or communication that is intended to provoke excitement or interest by exaggerating facts or using shocking language

Example Sentences

A1 Sensationalism in the news can sometimes be misleading.

A2 The tabloids are known for their sensationalism in reporting celebrity gossip.

B1 The journalist was criticized for resorting to sensationalism to attract more readers.

B2 The documentary aimed to expose the sensationalism often found in reality TV shows.

C1 The author's critique of sensationalism in modern media sparked a heated debate.

C2 The film director sought to challenge the audience's perception of sensationalism through his latest work.

Examples of sensationalism in a Sentence

formal The journalist was accused of using sensationalism in his reporting to attract more readers.

informal I don't trust that news source, they're always full of sensationalism.

slang The tabloids are known for their sensationalism, but people still buy them.

figurative The movie's plot was full of sensationalism, making it an entertaining watch.

Grammatical Forms of sensationalism

• plural: sensationalisms
• comparative: more sensational
• superlative: most sensational
• present tense: sensationalize
• future tense: will sensationalize
• perfect tense: has sensationalized
• continuous tense: is sensationalizing
• singular: sensationalism
• positive degree: sensational
• infinitive: to sensationalize
• gerund: sensationalizing
• participle: sensationalized

Origin and Evolution of sensationalism

First Known Use: 1851 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'sensationalism' originated from the Latin word 'sensationalis', which is derived from 'sensatio' meaning sensation.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the practice of using shocking or exaggerated stories to gain attention, the term 'sensationalism' has evolved to also refer to the tendency to present information in a way that is intended to provoke strong reactions or interest, often at the expense of accuracy or nuance.