Meaning & use
sensation
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A physical feeling produced by stimulation of a sense organ, or a widespread reaction of excitement or interest.
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She felt a tingling sensation in her fingers after the cold walk.
The young singer became an overnight sensation.
A note on using this word
Sensation covers both bodily perception, as in a burning sensation, and public excitement, as in causing a sensation; context clarifies which meaning applies.
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