sensation
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3.2
- noun
- /sɛnˈseɪʃən/
- Johanna followed him, carried away by the sensations of the moment and her strong attraction to this man.
- sensation seeking
- create a sensation
- sensation seeking
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Watch on YouTubeOh, for a life of sensation rather than of thoughts.
- Oh, for a life of sensation rather than of thoughts.
- And so the sensation you get out of that is, is pure freedom.
- No, I'm not getting Irish, but I'm it give me a sensation of of being cared about.
- And and so we start to crave sensation.
- The more you practise this, the better you'll get at just the sensation of compassion or gratitude.
- that feeling about seeing myself. Wow. For the first time in my life, I had this sensation
- I had this sensation that I was excited to see the human being Mel Robbins.
- That's why it can be a sensation within a narrative.
- So then you get that sensation in there too, like, yeah, I know it's.
- Yeah, Yeah, sorry, but I like the sensation.
- He also gives us another explanation for this as well, that there is a similar sensation going on.
- It's just ramming narrative and sensations.
- And they're all correlated because they're all aspects of intensity seeking sensation.
Examples
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His forehead was burning, but he loved the sensation of unexpected freedom.
Fiction book (2000) -
And when these balloons were launched, they caused a huge sensation among the public.
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If you were playing well, you got this sensation of intense happiness.
Fiction book (1991) -
I left the office with the euphoric sensation of having chosen the only possible path.
Fiction book (1991) -
And yet he could not deny a contradictory and surprising sensation: one of desperate love for his teacher.
Fiction book (1992) -
It's an instant sensation!
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The magician's incredible trick created a sensation, leaving the audience in awe and excitement.
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The new smartphone model is causing a sensation among tech enthusiasts eager to see its innovative features.
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When her song went viral online, it led to a sensation that made her an overnight star.
Synonyms
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3.1
A general feeling about a situation
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1.0
A strong feeling of happiness and eagerness, or something that causes it
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2.2
A strong feeling of excitement and interest in something
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2.4
A sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure that can include fear
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3.7
A sudden strong feeling of excitement or pleasure
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6.8
A very strong feeling of happiness and excitement
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3.4
A strong sudden excitement from doing something new or dangerous
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6.3
A strong, excited belief in a cause or idea
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5.8
A strong, happy feeling of excitement
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4.1
A sudden feeling of excitement or thrill
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6.1
A state of being more awake and feeling stronger emotions
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7.7
A strong feeling of happiness and nervous energy
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3.6
A strong wish to do something
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3.1
A strong feeling of joy and energy that makes you unable to sit still
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4.6
A strong feeling of eager energy you can almost feel
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4.1
A sudden strong feeling that makes you active and excited
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Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.3
A feeling you have when your eyes see something, like bright spots
- Specialized
A feeling in your body that tells you about touch or where your arms and legs are
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Morphology
Etymology
Sensation comes from the Latin sentire, 'to feel', and it came to mean a strong 'feeling' of interest or excitement, which is why we say an event or idea can give you a sensation of excitement.