sensationalist

2 definitions found

sensationalist - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Sensationalist \Sen*sa"tion*al*ist\, n.
     1. (Metaph.) An advocate of, or believer in, philosophical
        sensationalism.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. One who practices sensational writing or speaking.
        [1913 Webster]

sensationalist - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  sensationalist
      n 1: someone who uses exaggerated or lurid material in order to
           gain public attention [syn: sensationalist, ballyhoo artist
           ]