sensation
Translation
sensation, feeling, commotion
Examples
I had a strange sensation in my arm.
I had a strange sensation in my arm.
He had the sensation that he was being watched.
He had the sensation that he was being watched.
The new singer was an overnight sensation.
The new singer was an overnight sensation.
Grammar Patterns
a sensation of ((-ing/sth.)) a physical feeling of something. I had a burning sensation in my throat.
the sensation that ((clause)) a general feeling or impression. He had the sensation that he was being followed.
to be a sensation to be very popular and exciting. The film was an international sensation.
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Etymology
From Late Latin 'sensatio', from 'sensus' meaning 'sense, feeling'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'sensation' to your five 'senses' (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch). A physical 'sensation' is what your body feels.