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sensation

Pronunciation: [sɛnˈseɪʃən]

Word

Context: “feelings”

(noun) something that you feel or experience, like when you touch something and it feels hot or cold. It's how your body tells you what is happening around you.

Example

When I touched the ice, I felt a cold sensation on my fingers.

Example

I didn’t feel any sensation in my foot after sitting for too long.

Example

What sensation do you feel when the sun warms your face?

Context: “news and popular culture”

(noun) something that causes a lot of excitement or public interest, like a new movie or a famous singer. It's something that everyone is talking about because it's so amazing.

Example

The new superhero movie was a sensation, and everyone wanted to see it.

Example

The new song was not a sensation; hardly anyone heard of it.

Example

What was the last sensation that everyone was buzzing about?

Context: “health and medicine”

(noun) a physical feeling that tells you something is happening in your body, like pain or warmth. It's how we know if something feels right or wrong inside us.

Example

After exercising, I felt a sensation of happiness and energy.

Example

He didn’t feel any sensation of pain after his fall.

Example

Have you ever felt any strange sensation in your body?

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