sensationalized
|sen-sa-tion-al-ized|
/sɛnˈseɪʃənəˌlaɪzd/
(sensationalize)
exaggerated presentation
Etymology
'sensationalize' originates from the word 'sensation,' which comes from the Latin word 'sensus,' meaning 'feeling' or 'perception.'
'sensation' evolved from the Latin 'sensus' through Old French 'sensation,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'sensation.'
Initially, it meant 'a feeling or perception,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to present information in a way that provokes excitement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to present information in a way that provokes public interest and excitement, often at the expense of accuracy.
The news article sensationalized the event to attract more readers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45