SENSATIONALISM
14 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of SENSATIONALISM
The use of sensational subject matter, style or methods, or the sensational subject matter itself; behavior, published materials, or broadcasts that are intentionally controversial, exaggerated, lurid, loud, or attention-grabbing. Especially applied to news media in a pejorative sense that they are reporting in a manner to gain audience or notoriety but at the expense of accuracy and professionalism.
A theory of philosophy that all knowledge is ultimately derived from the senses.
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Is SENSATIONALISM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SENSATIONALISM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SENSATIONALISM uses 14 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SENSATIONALISM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | n | s | a | t | i | o | n | a | l | i | s | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SENSATIONALISM
100 words from the letters in SENSATIONALISM
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How to Use SENSATIONALISM in Word Games
SENSATIONALISM is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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