1. (

• sensationalism ,

) subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes ;

2. (

• sensationalism ,
• luridness

) the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes; "the tabloids relied on sensationalism to maintain their circulation" ;

3. (

• sensualism ,
• sensationalism ,

) (philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good ;

4. (

• empiricism ,
• empiricist_philosophy ,
• sensationalism

) (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience ;