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单词 catchpenny
释义

catchpenny

adjective

catch·​pen·​ny ˈkach-ˌpe-nē How to pronounce catchpenny (audio)
ˈkech-
: using sensationalism or cheapness for appeal
a catchpenny newspaper

Synonyms

  • gee-whiz
  • lurid
  • screaming
  • sensational
  • sensationalist
  • sensationalistic
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Example Sentences

the novel's catchpenny title belies its serious literary ambitions

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

catchpenny

adjective

as in sensational
arousing a strong and usually superficial interest or emotional reaction the novel's catchpenny title belies its serious literary ambitions

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sensational
  • lurid
  • sensationalist
  • sensationalistic
  • juicy
  • screaming
  • colorful
  • theatrical
  • theatric
  • gee-whiz
  • dramatic
  • catchy
  • suggestive
  • shocking
  • melodramatic
  • vulgar
  • racy
  • histrionic
  • gory
  • coarse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • innocuous
  • inoffensive
  • proper
  • tame
  • dignified
  • restrained
  • formal
  • nonsensational
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