SENSATIONALIST Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word sensationalist. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SENSATIONALIST
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| dramatic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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 | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • represented as greater than is true or reasonable • enlarged to an abnormal degree | ||||||||
| hyperbolic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to a hyperbola adjective satellite • enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness | ||||||||
| lurid | adjectiveadj | |||||||
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 | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy adjective satellite • intentionally arousing sexual desire | ||||||||
| scandalous | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation | ||||||||
| sensational | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion • relating to or concerned in sensation adjective satellite • commanding attention | ||||||||
| sensationalistic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • typical of tabloids | ||||||||
| ballyhoo artist | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention | ||||||||
