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sensationalistic

/sɛnˌseɪ.ʃən.əˈlɪs.tɪk/

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adjective

/sɛnˌseɪ.ʃən.əˈlɪs.tɪk/C2formal
  • ruОписывает контент или репортажи, которые намеренно преувеличены или шокирующи, чтобы вызвать сильный общественный интерес или эмоции.

Describes content or reporting that is deliberately exaggerated or shocking to provoke strong public interest or emotion.

  1. Exaggerated for effectC1formal

    Describing content or reporting that deliberately exaggerates or distorts facts to provoke strong emotional reactions, often seen in tabloid journalism.

    ruСенсационный

    • The article was criticized for its sensationalistic approach to the tragedy.
    • Sensationalistic headlines often mislead readers about the actual story.
    • The documentary avoided sensationalistic tactics and stuck to the facts.

    Synonymsexaggeratedluridmelodramaticoverblownsensationaltabloidyellow

    Antonymsaccuratebalancedfactualmeasuredobjectiverestrainedsober

Forms
  • more sensationalistic comparative form
  • most sensationalistic superlative form