CATCHPENNY Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

catchpenny

adjective

ˈkach-ˌpe-nē

Definition of catchpenny

as in sensational

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

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sensational

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Context that undermines sensational allegations is minimized.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Thomson’s most interesting point is that many movies are too busy being sensational to serve as a window to the world.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

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catchpenny

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