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journalese

The word “journalese” has 3 syllables: jour-na-leeze

It's pronounced as /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈliːz/

What is synonym and antonym for journalese?

In the thesaurus, “journalese” has 32 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for journalese along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for journalese

Meanings of journalese

  • noun
    1. A style of writing used in some newspapers and magazines, characterized by cliché, hyperbolic language and clipped syntax.

Example Sentences

  • The article was written in such complex journalese that it was hard to understand.
  • She struggled to read the journalese of the academic paper, as it was filled with technical jargon.
  • The news outlet's reports were full of journalese, making them feel more formal than conversational.
  • The editor advised the writer to avoid too much journalese in order to make the article more accessible.
  • His speech was filled with typical journalese, which alienated the general audience.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms or another words to journalese, such as: argot, bureaucratese, cant, colloquial, colloquialism, computerese, cyberspeak.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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