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sensation

/sɛnˈseɪʃən/

sensationnoun

sensations

/sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Translations

The sensation of the cold wind on my face was refreshing.

Ощущение холодного ветра на моем лице было освежающим.

The news of the discovery caused a sensation worldwide.

Новость об открытии вызвала сенсацию во всем мире.

Additional translations

Definitions

A physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

The sensation of the cold wind on her face was refreshing.

A widespread reaction of interest and excitement.

The new movie became a sensation overnight, drawing huge crowds to the theaters.

A general feeling or awareness.

He had a sensation of unease as he entered the dark alley.

A person or thing that causes great excitement or interest.

The teenage skateboarder became an overnight sensation.

The faculty or capacity of perceiving stimuli; the ability to sense.

After hours in the snow, he began to lose sensation in his toes.

The faculty or process of sensing; the operation of the senses in receiving external stimuli.

In psychology lectures, students learn that sensation precedes perception.

Synonyms

sensationadjective

/sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Used attributively before a noun.

Definitions

Attributive, used before another noun: relating to the experience of sensation or intended to arouse intense interest or excitement.

Sensation seeking behavior is common among adolescents.

(attributive) Intended to arouse intense interest or excitement; sensational.

The newspaper ran a sensation story to boost sales.