Sensational Headlines

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a shocking or unexpected event, especially one that has a powerful effect

adjective relating to or characteristic of a bombshell; stunning or sensational

  • The news of the bombshell report shook the political landscape.
  • Did you hear about the bombshell that was dropped at the meeting?
  • She dropped a bombshell when she revealed her secret to everyone.
  • Her stunning beauty was a bombshell at the party.

noun A headline or title in a newspaper or magazine designed to shock or scare readers

  • The scarehead in the newspaper caused panic among the citizens.
  • Did you see the scarehead on the news last night?
  • That scarehead was totally overblown.
  • Her constant worrying turned her into a scarehead.

adjective describing someone who is extremely fanatical or crazed in their beliefs or behavior

  • The swivel-eyed man presented a detailed report at the board meeting.
  • I can't believe that swivel-eyed guy thinks he can get away with lying.
  • That swivel-eyed dude is always causing drama wherever he goes.
  • Her swivel-eyed obsession with perfection was starting to affect her relationships.