sensation

/sɛnˈseɪʃən/
noun
  1. A physical feeling or experience that comes from the senses.
    • The soft fabric gave a pleasant sensation against his skin.
    • He had a strange sensation of falling just before he woke up.
    • She felt a tingling sensation in her fingers after the cold walk.
  2. A widespread feeling of excitement, interest, or shock among many people.
    • Her discovery created a sensation in the scientific community.
    • The new movie caused a sensation at the film festival.
    • The young singer became an overnight sensation after her performance.
  3. A vague or general feeling not based on a specific physical cause.
    • He had a sinking sensation in his stomach when he heard the news.
    • There was a strange sensation of déjà vu as she entered the room.
    • I had the sensation that someone was watching me.
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