sensation

Definition

  • noun: a particular feeling or effect that your body experiences
  • noun: a mental process (as seeing, hearing, or smelling) resulting from the immediate external stimulation of a 'sense' organ often as distinguished from a conscious awareness of the 'sensory' process
  • usually singular

Examples

  • The rave reviews turned the book into a nationwide 'sensation' overnight.

  • News of the corporate merger caused a 'sensation' on the stock market.

  • I experienced a stinging/prickling/tingling 'sensation' in my arm.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) If you're looking for my professional opinion... He's nuts. I'll be sure to note that in my log. Captain, I believe I'm feeling... anxiety. It is an intriguing sensation. Data, perhaps you should deactivate your emotion chip for now. Good idea, sir... Done. Data, there are times that I envy you. (..)
    1996 Star Trek: First Contact