Definitions
- Describing a style of journalism or media that focuses on sensational or shocking stories to attract attention. - Referring to a person or behavior that seeks to create a sensation or shock value for personal gain. - Talking about a work of art or entertainment that relies on sensationalism to appeal to audiences.
- Describing a style of reporting or media that emphasizes sensational or shocking stories to attract attention. - Referring to a person or behavior that seeks to create a sensation or shock value for personal gain. - Talking about a work of art or entertainment that relies on sensationalism to appeal to audiences.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a focus on sensational or shocking content.
- 2Both words can be used to describe journalism, media, or entertainment.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Sensationistic is less common than sensationalistic.
- 2Connotation: Sensationistic may imply a more deliberate attempt to create a sensation, while sensationalistic may simply describe a focus on sensational content.
- 3Tone: Sensationistic may sound more informal or colloquial than sensationalistic.
Remember this!
Both sensationistic and sensationalistic describe a focus on sensational or shocking content in journalism, media, or entertainment. However, sensationistic is less common and may imply a more deliberate attempt to create a sensation, while sensationalistic is more widely used and simply describes a focus on sensational content.
