1. (noun) sensationalism
subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
Synonyms: sensualism, empiricism, empiricist philosophy, luridness
2. (noun) sensationalism, luridness
the journalistic use of subject matter that appeals to vulgar tastes
Synonyms: paleness, pallidness, luridness, ghastliness, pallor, grimness, sensualism, lividity, empiricist philosophy, wanness, gruesomeness, empiricism, sensationalism, achromasia, lividness
3. (noun) sensualism, sensationalism
(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good
Synonyms: sensualism, empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensuality, sensualness, sensationalism, luridness
4. (noun) empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensationalism
(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Synonyms: sensualism, empiricism, empiricist philosophy, sensationalism, quackery, luridness
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