Sensation

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

A physical feeling or a strong reaction of excitement and interest.

Example Sentences

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

The singer became a sensation overnight.

Example Expressions

cause a sensation

Synonyms

feeling, perception, excitement, phenomenon, thrill, buzz

Entry 1

feeling, perception, excitement, phenomenon

Entry 2

feeling, perception, excitement, thrill, buzz

Antonyms

numbness, insensitivity, normalcy, apathy, indifference

Entry 1

numbness, insensitivity, normalcy

Entry 2

numbness, apathy, indifference

Collocations

burning sensation, overnight sensation, media sensation, create a sensation, public sensation, sensation in the media, sensation of pain

Entry 1

burning sensation, overnight sensation, media sensation

Entry 2

create a sensation, public sensation, sensation in the media, sensation of pain