sensationalist

English

Etymology

From sensational +‎ -ist.

Adjective

sensationalist (comparative more sensationalist, superlative most sensationalist)

  1. Sensationalistic; tending to sensationalize; characterized by sensationalism (the use of exaggerated or lurid material in order to gain public attention).
    Near-synonym: clickbait
    It was a sensationalist newspaper, even by tabloid standards.

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Noun

sensationalist (plural sensationalists)

  1. One who indulges in sensational behavior or action.
  2. One who believes or espouses the philosophy of sensationalism.

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