1noun
subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
01 Word definition
sensationalism
14 letters · 6 vowels · 8 consonants
Is SENSATIONALISM a word?
Yes. SENSATIONALISM is a 14-letter noun. subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
S-E-N-S-A-T-I-O-N-A-L-I-S-MHow do you spell SENSATIONALISM?
SENSATIONALISM contains 14 letters, begins with S, and ends with M.
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2noun
the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
“the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗luridness
02 Letter breakdown
How is SENSATIONALISM spelled?
S1E2N3S4A5T6I7O8N9A10L11I12S13M14
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How do you spell SENSATIONALISM?
SENSATIONALISM is spelled S-E-N-S-A-T-I-O-N-A-L-I-S-M. It contains 14 letters.