Synonyms for
Sensation
Definition
A feeling or experience, especially one that is physical or intense.
Synonyms & similar words
hotshot
star
wiz
adept
aesthesis
sentiency
virtuoso
ace
superstar
sentience
genius
whizz
sense
esthesis
champion
mavin
whiz
wizard
maven
feeling
perception
impression
experience
emotion
excitement
thrill
touch
sense
awareness
consciousness
perceptiveness
perceptivity
stimulation
reaction
response
perceiving
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- strange sensation
- tingling sensation
- unpleasant sensation
- sudden sensation
- physical sensation
- emotional sensation
- warm sensation
- cold sensation
Word family
noun sensation
adjective sensational
Usage note
While 'sensation' can refer to a physical feeling, it is often used to describe a widespread public excitement or interest, as in 'the book was a sensation'.
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Example sentences
- The sensation of cold water on my skin is refreshing on a hot day.
- The sensation of fear made my heart race.
- The sensation of sand between my toes is a favorite feeling of mine at the beach.
- The sensation of pain in my leg made it difficult to walk.
- The sensation of love is one of the strongest emotions.
Quotes
'The greatest sensation of life is to be in the wilderness. A man needs as many strange experiences as he can acquire, to make life worthwhile.' -Vita Sackville-West
'The sensation of writing a book is the sensation of spinning, blinded by love and daring.' -Annie Dillard
'The sensation of flying is so much more pleasurable than the sensation of falling, that most people who try it once are hooked for life.' -Arthur C. Clarke