sensation

sen·sa·tion

Anita got a burning sensation in her mouth after eating a bite of the spicy salsa.

noun

The definition of a sensation is any sort of impressions of the senses, a state of excitement or something that is exciting and lively.

An example of sensation is the smell of an apple pie scented candle.
An example of sensation is a bright and colorful circus performance.

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sensation

the power or process of receiving conscious sense impressions through direct stimulation of the bodily organism: the sensations of hearing, seeing, touching, etc.
an immediate reaction to external stimulation of a sense organ; conscious feeling or sense impression: a sensation of cold
a generalized feeling or reaction, often vague and without reference to immediate stimulus: a sensation of happiness
1. a state or feeling of general excitement and interest: the play caused such a sensation
2. the action, event, person, etc. causing such a feeling

Origin of sensation

Late Latin sensatio from sensatus: see sensate

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sensation

noun

a. A perception associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition: the sensation of heat; a visual sensation.
b. The faculty to feel or perceive; physical sensibility: The patient has very little sensation left in the right leg.
c. An indefinite generalized body feeling: a sensation of lightness.
A state of heightened interest or emotion: “The anticipation produced in me a sensation somewhat between bliss and fear” ( James Weldon Johnson )
a. A state of intense public interest and excitement: “The purser made a sensation as sailors like to do, by predicting a storm” ( Evelyn Waugh )
b. A cause of such interest and excitement: The band's new singer is a sensation.

Origin of sensation

French from Old French from Medieval Latin sēnsātiō sēnsātiōn- from Late Latin sēnsātus gifted with sense ; see sensate .

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sensation - Medical Definition

n.

A perception associated with stimulation of a sense organ or with a specific body condition: the sensation of heat; a visual sensation.
The faculty to feel or perceive; physical sensibility: The patient has very little sensation left in the right leg.
An indefinite generalized body feeling: a sensation of lightness.