antisensationalism

Meanings

• noun

  The absence or suppression of sensational elements, especially in literature or art.

  - "The novel is an example of antisensationalist literature, focusing on realistic and down-to-earth themes."
  - "The painter's antisensationalist style eschews dramatic colors and intense emotions."

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Variants

List of all variants of antisensationalism that leads to same result
anti-capitalism , anti-capitalisms , anti-capitalist , anti-capitalists

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Etymology

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Anti- (opposed to) + sensationalism (the quality of causing intense or gratifying emotions)

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Trivia

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1. Antisensationalist literature was popular during the Victorian era in England.

2. The term 'antisensationalism' was first used in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. realism: A literary movement that emphasizes the representation of reality as it is, without idealization or sensationalism.

2. naturalism: A literary movement that emphasizes the natural world and the laws that govern it, often focusing on the struggles and suffering of characters.

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Culture

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Antisensationalism has been used in various literary movements, such as realism and naturalism, to create works that focus on the ordinary and mundane aspects of life, often with the intention of providing a more authentic representation of reality.

How to Memorize "antisensationalism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calm and peaceful scene, free of intense emotions or sensationalism.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of understated and subtle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the prefix 'anti-' means opposite, so antisensationalism is the opposite of sensationalism.

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