sensation Definition

sensation
noun

1. An awareness of an external or internal stimulus, eg heat, pain or emotions, as a result of its perception by the senses.

Thesaurus: awareness, consciousness, perception, sentience, sensibility; Antonym: obliviousness.
2. A physical feeling.

Example: I've a burning sensation in my mouth
Thesaurus: impression, sense, feeling, response, reaction.
3. An emotion or general feeling; a thrill.

Example: a sensation of doubt
Example: We felt a sensation of terror as we faced the lion
4. A sudden widespread feeling of excitement or shock.

Example: His presence caused quite a sensation
Thesaurus: commotion, agitation, excitement, scandal, stir, surprise, thrill.
5. The cause of such excitement or shock.

Etymology: 17c: from Latin sensatio, from sentire to feel.