sensation
Translation
sensation, feeling, commotion, hit
Examples
I had a strange sensation in my arm.
I had a strange sensation in my arm.
The news caused a sensation across the country.
The news caused a sensation across the country.
She became an overnight sensation.
She became an overnight sensation.
Grammar Patterns
a sensation ((of sth.)) a physical feeling because of sth. I had a burning sensation in my chest.
to cause a sensation to create great excitement or interest The play caused a sensation in London.
Similar Words
Synonyms: feeling, perception, phenomenon, hit
Etymology
From Latin 'sensus' (sense, feeling). The '-ation' suffix denotes a process or result.
Memory Tips
It's what your 'senses' feel. A big event causes a 'sensation' because it affects everyone's senses.