Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: sensationalism
IPA transcription: [sɛns'eɪʃənəl,ɪzəm]
Pronunciations of sensationalism
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: empiricism, empiricist_philosophy, sensationalism
    Meaning: (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
  • Synonyms: sensualism, sensationalism
    Meaning: (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
  • Synonyms: sensationalism, luridness
    Meaning: the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation"
  • Synonyms: sensationalism
    Meaning: subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
Usage examples
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording 2012 phenomenon, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording The World Without Us, License CC BY-SA 4.0