sensation

Pronunciation

• enPR: sĕn-sā'shən, IPA ^(key): /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

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Noun

Singular sensation

Plural sensations

1. A sensation is a feeling one experiences.
   • Synonyms: feeling and sentient

   I have a tingling sensation in my arm.

2. A sensation is a widespread reaction of interest or excitement.

   Her debut created a sensation among theatre-goers.

Related words

• sensational