CEFR C1

spectacularization

noun

Meaning

The process of making something appear more spectacular, dramatic, or sensational than it actually is, often for entertainment or media purposes.

Examples

  • The media's spectacularization of the political scandal led to public outrage.
  • Critics argue that the film's spectacularization of violence desensitizes viewers.

Synonyms: sensationalism, dramatization, exaggeration, showmanship