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sensation.

A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/sɛnˈseɪʃən/
  1. A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Excitation of sensory organs.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A widespread reaction of interest or excitement.

    countable · uncountable
  4. A remarkable person.

    countable · dated · figuratively · uncommon · uncountable
    You truly are a sensation.
  5. A small serving of gin or sherry.

    archaic · countable · slang · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From Old French, from Medieval Latin sensatio, from Latin sensus.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.