sensation

noun

sen·sa·tion sen-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce sensation (audio)

sən-

: a mental process (such as seeing, hearing, or smelling) resulting from the immediate external stimulation of a sense organ often as distinguished from a conscious awareness of the sensory process compare perception

: awareness (as of heat or pain) due to stimulation of a sense organ

: a state of consciousness due to internal bodily changes

a sensation of hunger

: an indefinite bodily feeling

a sensation of buoyancy

: something (such as a physical stimulus, sense-datum, or afterimage) that causes or is the object of sensation

: a state of excited interest or feeling

their elopement caused a sensation

: a cause of such excitement

the show was the musical sensation of the season

especially : one (such as a person) in some respect exceptional or outstanding

the rookie hitting sensation of the American League

Example Sentences

I experienced a stinging sensation in my arm. She felt a burning sensation in her throat. She craved new experiences and sensations. She had the strange sensation that someone was watching her. I couldn't quite shake the sensation that I'd been fooled. Her injury left her with no sensation in her legs. See More

Recent Examples on the Web A year after the night that changed everything for USC, that sensation — not flipping around that Stanford outcome — is the most jarring difference.

Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 Since giving birth to her son, the pop sensation is (obviously) continuing her style streak.

Alex Kessler, Vogue, 26 July 2022 The sensation Murnane seeks is not to be found in the words but in the images released by the act of recalling when the words were written.

Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 Yet the sensation that this model feels closer to a car than a motorcycle, at least in terms of sheer size, is ever-present.

Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 12 July 2022 The Kardashians star and social media sensation have been friends since middle school.

Seventeen, 13 June 2022 The German sensation was one of the headliners of the tour as he was courted by the most prestigious programs in the country before ultimately choosing Ohio State.

Robert Fenbers, cleveland, 11 June 2022 This sensation will not be for everybody, but Whishaw gives the character’s steady descent just the right mixture of gravity and levity.

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 June 2022 This sensation, however, will not be as powerful as the normal THC variety.

The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 May 2022 See More

Kids Definition

sensation

noun

sen·sa·tion sen-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce sensation (audio)

: awareness (as of noise or heat) or a mental process (as seeing or smelling) resulting from stimulation of a sense organ

I felt a tingling sensation in my leg.

: an indefinite awareness of a feeling or experience

… I had the sensation I'd been there before.

Avi, Crispin: The Cross of Lead

: a state of excited interest or feeling

The rumor caused a sensation.

: a cause or object of excited interest

The play was a sensation.

Medical Definition

sensation

noun

sen·sa·tion sen-ˈsā-shən, sən- How to pronounce sensation (audio)

: a mental process (as seeing, hearing, or smelling) resulting from the immediate external stimulation of a sense organ often as distinguished from a conscious awareness of the sensory process compare perception

: awareness (as of heat or pain) due to stimulation of a sense organ

: a state of consciousness due to internal bodily changes

a sensation of hunger

: something (as a physical stimulus, sense-datum, pain, or afterimage) that causes or is the object of sensation

单词	sensation
释义	sensation noun sen·sa·tion sen-ˈsā-shən sən- 1 a : a mental process (such as seeing, hearing, or smelling) resulting from the immediate external stimulation of a sense organ often as distinguished from a conscious awareness of the sensory process compare perception b : awareness (as of heat or pain) due to stimulation of a sense organ c : a state of consciousness due to internal bodily changes a sensation of hunger d : an indefinite bodily feeling a sensation of buoyancy 2 : something (such as a physical stimulus, sense-datum, or afterimage) that causes or is the object of sensation 3 a : a state of excited interest or feeling their elopement caused a sensation b : a cause of such excitement the show was the musical sensation of the season especially : one (such as a person) in some respect exceptional or outstanding the rookie hitting sensation of the American League Synonyms feel feeling sense See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences I experienced a stinging sensation in my arm. She felt a burning sensation in her throat. She craved new experiences and sensations. She had the strange sensation that someone was watching her. I couldn't quite shake the sensation that I'd been fooled. Her injury left her with no sensation in her legs. See More Recent Examples on the Web A year after the night that changed everything for USC, that sensation — not flipping around that Stanford outcome — is the most jarring difference. Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 Since giving birth to her son, the pop sensation is (obviously) continuing her style streak. Alex Kessler, Vogue, 26 July 2022 The sensation Murnane seeks is not to be found in the words but in the images released by the act of recalling when the words were written. Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 Yet the sensation that this model feels closer to a car than a motorcycle, at least in terms of sheer size, is ever-present. Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 12 July 2022 The Kardashians star and social media sensation have been friends since middle school. Seventeen, 13 June 2022 The German sensation was one of the headliners of the tour as he was courted by the most prestigious programs in the country before ultimately choosing Ohio State. Robert Fenbers, cleveland, 11 June 2022 This sensation will not be for everybody, but Whishaw gives the character’s steady descent just the right mixture of gravity and levity. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 June 2022 This sensation, however, will not be as powerful as the normal THC variety. The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Medieval Latin sensation-, sensatio, from Late Latin, understanding, idea, from Latin sensus First Known Use 1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition sensation noun sen·sa·tion sen-ˈsā-shən 1 : awareness (as of noise or heat) or a mental process (as seeing or smelling) resulting from stimulation of a sense organ I felt a tingling sensation in my leg. 2 : an indefinite awareness of a feeling or experience … I had the sensation I'd been there before. Avi, Crispin: The Cross of Lead 3 : a state of excited interest or feeling The rumor caused a sensation. 4 : a cause or object of excited interest The play was a sensation. Medical Definition sensation noun sen·sa·tion sen-ˈsā-shən, sən- 1 a : a mental process (as seeing, hearing, or smelling) resulting from the immediate external stimulation of a sense organ often as distinguished from a conscious awareness of the sensory process compare perception b : awareness (as of heat or pain) due to stimulation of a sense organ c : a state of consciousness due to internal bodily changes a sensation of hunger 2 : something (as a physical stimulus, sense-datum, pain, or afterimage) that causes or is the object of sensation sensation noun 1 as in feel an indefinite physical response to a stimulus we felt just the smallest sensation of warmth when we leaned against the radiator Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance feel feeling sense perception impression touch suggestion hint 2 as in craze a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time the satirical video was a short-lived online sensation Synonyms & Similar Words craze trend rage enthusiasm vogue latest style buzz fashion flavor mode fad ton last word chic go movement hot ticket infatuation fervor novelty new wave dernier cri fuss crush crusade furor uproar cult passion hullabaloo nine day wonder wrinkle nine days' wonder bandwagon caprice fancy whim to-do Antonyms & Near Antonyms standard classic 3 as in phenomenon something extraordinary or surprising the first clone was considered a sensation Synonyms & Similar Words phenomenon miracle wonder marvel prodigy beauty splendor spectacle flash portent sight caution appearance curiosity knockout apparition crackajack dandy corker crackerjack jim-dandy
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