sension

/sɛnseɪʃən/ /sɛnseɪˈsɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling or emotion resulting from something you experience or perceive

“The new roller coaster gave her a thrilling sensation.”

2. noun

a feeling or perception of something, especially a physical feeling

“She felt a strange sensation in her finger after the injury.”

3. noun

an event that is noticed or reported

“The sensation in the news was the politician’s resignation.”

4. noun

a feeling or impression that something is unusual or exciting

“The film’s sensation was its groundbreaking special effects.”

5. verb

to cause someone to feel or perceive something, especially a physical feeling

“The cold water sensation helped to wake her up.”

Synonyms

  • emotion
  • feeling
  • perception

Antonyms

  • insensibility
  • unresponsiveness