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View usage for: (senseɪʃən) Word forms: plural sensations1. countable nounA sensation is a physical feeling. Floating can be a very pleasant sensation. A sensation of burning or tingling may be experienced in the hands. [+ of] Synonyms: feeling, sense, impression, perception More Synonyms of sensation 2. uncountable nounSensation is your ability to feel things physically, especially through your sense of touch. The pain was so bad that she lost all sensation. ...nerve damage which can lead to loss of sensation in the limbs. 3. countable noun [usually adjective NOUN]You can use sensation to refer to the general feeling or impression caused by a particular experience. It's a funny sensation to know someone's talking about you in a language you don'tunderstand. 4. countable nounIf a person, event, or situation is a sensation, it causes great excitement or interest. ...the film that turned her into an overnight sensation. Synonyms: hit, success, wow [slang, mainly US], crowd puller [informal] More Synonyms of sensation 5. singular nounIf a person, event, or situation causes a sensation, they cause great interest or excitement. She was just 14 when she caused a sensation in Montreal. More Synonyms of sensation sensation in British English (sɛnˈseɪʃən) noun1. the power of perceiving through the senses 2. a physical condition or experience resulting from the stimulation of one of the sense organs a sensation of warmth 3. a general feeling or awareness a sensation of fear 4. a state of widespread public excitement his announcement caused a sensation 5. anything that causes such a state your speech was a sensation Derived forms sensationless (senˈsationless) adjective Word origin C17: from Medieval Latin sensātiō, from Late Latin sensātus sensatesensation in American English (sɛnˈseɪʃən) noun1. the power or process of receiving conscious sense impressions through direct stimulation of the bodily organism the sensations of hearing, seeing, touching, etc. 2. an immediate reaction to external stimulation of a sense organ; conscious feeling or sense impression a sensation of cold 3. a generalized feeling or reaction, often vague and without reference to immediate stimulus a sensation of happiness 4. a. a state or feeling of general excitement and interest the play caused such a sensation b. the action, event, person, etc. causing such a feeling Word origin LL sensatio < sensatus: see sensate COBUILD Collocationssensation burning sensation overnight sensation unpleasant sensation Examples of 'sensation' in a sentencesensation In other languagessensation British English: sensation NOUN A sensation is a physical feeling. Floating can be a very pleasant sensation. - American English: sensation
- Brazilian Portuguese: sensação
- Chinese: 感觉
- European Spanish: sensación
- French: sensation
- German: Gefühl
- Italian: sensazione
- Japanese: 知覚
- Korean: 감각
- European Portuguese: sensação
- Latin American Spanish: sensación
Chinese translation of 'sensation' n - (c) (physical, mental)
感觉(覺) (gǎnjué) - (u) (= sense of touch)
触(觸)觉(覺) (chùjué) - (= great success)
to be a sensation 轰(轟)动(動)一时(時)的人物/事件 (hōngdòng yīshí de rénwù/shìjiàn) to cause a sensation 引起轰(轟)动(動) (yǐnqǐ hōngdòng)
Definition a general feeling or awareness A sensation of burning or tingling may be felt in the hands. Definition a state of excitement She caused a sensation at the Montreal Olympics. Definition an exciting person or thing the film that turned her into an overnight sensation Synonyms wow (slang, mainly US) crowd puller (informal) Additional synonymsHe was in a state of emotional agitation. Synonyms turmoil, worry, trouble, upset, alarm, confusion, excitement, disturbance, distraction, upheaval, stimulation, flurry, outcry, clamour, arousal, ferment, disquiet, commotion, fluster, lather (informal), incitement, tumult, discomposure, tizzy, tizz or tiz-woz (informal) Definition noisy disturbance He heard a terrible commotion outside. Synonyms disturbance, to-do, riot, disorder, excitement, fuss, turmoil, racket, upheaval, bustle, furore, outcry, uproar, ferment, agitation, ado, rumpus, tumult, hubbub, hurly-burly, brouhaha, hullabaloo, ballyhoo (informal), hue and cry, perturbation She banged her head and lost consciousness. Synonyms sentience, awareness, sensibilityAdditional synonymsDefinition a very angry or excited reaction by people to something an international furore over the plan Synonyms commotion, to-do, stir, excitement, fury, disturbance, flap (informal), outburst, frenzy, outcry, uproar, brouhaha, hullabalooDefinition a vague idea or belief My impression is that they are totally out of control. Synonyms idea, feeling, thought, sense, opinion, view, assessment, judgment, reaction, belief, concept, fancy, notion, conviction, suspicion, hunch, apprehension, inkling, funny feeling (informal) Definition way of viewing her perception of the feeling was strong Synonyms awareness, understanding, sense, impression, feeling, idea, taste, notion, recognition, observation, consciousness, grasp, sensation, conception, apprehensionDefinition a mental perception or awareness There is no sense of urgency on either side. Synonyms feeling, impression, perception, awareness, consciousness, atmosphere, aura, intuition, premonition, presentimentDefinition a strong reaction, usually of excitement His film has caused a stir in America. Synonyms commotion, to-do, excitement, sensation, activity, movement, disorder, fuss, disturbance, bustle, flurry, uproar, ferment, agitation, ado, tumultDefinition a person or thing that is successful We hope it will be a commercial success. Synonyms hit (informal), winner, smash (informal), triumph, belter (slang), sensation, sell-out, wow (slang), best seller, market leader, smash hit (informal), box office success Definition a sudden sensation of excitement and pleasure I remember the thrill of opening presents on Christmas morning. Synonyms pleasure, charge (slang), kick (informal), glow, sensation, buzz (slang), high, stimulation, tingle, titillation, flush of excitement |