sensation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A physical feeling that you get through your body, such as touch, heat, or pain.

   She felt a tingling sensation in her fingers after the cold walk.

2. 2
   noun

   A feeling of excitement or strong interest.

   Anticipation gave me a sensation somewhere between hope and fear.

3. 3
   noun

   A person or event that causes great public excitement and interest.

   The young singer became an overnight sensation after the contest.

From Old French, from Medieval Latin sensatio, from Latin sensus.

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