Sensationalistic (adjective)

Relating to or characterized by sensational subject matter designed to attract attention, often at the expense of accuracy or taste.

Origin:

The word 'sensationalistic' originated in the late 19th century and refers to a style of journalism or media that emphasizes sensational subject matter to attract attention.

Examples:

1. The sensationalistic coverage of the disaster was criticized for exploiting the tragedy for ratings.
2. The movie was criticized for its sensationalistic depiction of the historical events.
3. The sensationalistic advertising campaign promised more than the product could deliver.
4. Critics accused the author of using sensationalistic tactics to make the book more marketable.
5. The sensationalistic story focused on the most dramatic and emotionally charged elements of the event.