sensation

A noun referring to a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body, or a widespread feeling of excitement or interest.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее физическое ощущение или восприятие, возникающее в результате чего-то, что происходит с телом или вступает с ним в контакт, или широко распространённое чувство волнения или интереса.esSustantivo que designa una percepción física o una experiencia sensorial que surge de algo que ocurre en el cuerpo o entra en contacto con él, o también un sentimiento generalizado de excitación o interés.frNom désignant une perception physique ou une impression ressentie par le corps lors d'un contact ou d'une stimulation, ou un état d'excitation et d'intérêt largement partagé.deSubstantiv, das eine körperliche Empfindung oder Wahrnehmung bezeichnet, die durch etwas entsteht, das auf den Körper einwirkt oder ihn berührt, oder ein weit verbreitetes Gefühl der Aufregung oder des Interesses.ptSubstantivo que designa uma sensação física ou percepção resultante de algo que acontece com o corpo ou entra em contato com ele, ou um sentimento generalizado de excitação ou interesse.zh指身体受到刺激或接触时产生的感觉或知觉；也指引起广泛兴趣或轰动的感觉、事件或人物。arاسم يدل على الإحساس الجسدي أو الإدراك الناتج عن ملامسة شيء للجسم أو تأثير شيء فيه، كما يدل على شعور عام بالحماس أو الاهتمام أو على حدث يثير دهشة الناس.

1. Basic awareness of stimulation B2 formal medical

   A raw, unprocessed feeling or perception resulting from stimulation of the senses.

   • He felt a strange sensation of warmth on his skin.
   • The patient reported a tingling sensation in her fingers.
   • A sudden sensation of cold made him shiver.

   ruОщущениеessensaciónfrSensation élémentairedeEmpfindungptSensaçãozh感觉arإحساس

   Synonyme: awarenessfeelingimpressionperceptionsense

2. Exceptionally skilled person B2 informal

   A person who is remarkably talented or brilliant in a particular field.

   • The young pianist was a sensation in the music world.
   • She became an overnight sensation after her debut performance.
   • The athlete was a sensation, breaking records at every competition.

   ruФеноменesPersona excepcionalmente talentosafrPersonne exceptionnellement douéedeAusnahmetalentptFenômenozh奇才arظاهرة

   Synonyme: acegeniusmarvelmasterphenomenonprodigyvirtuosowhizwizardwonder

3. General feeling of excitement B2 formal

   A widespread feeling of excitement or heightened interest among people.

   • The announcement caused a sensation among the fans.
   • There was a sensation of anticipation in the air before the concert.
   • The news created a sensation throughout the country.

   ruСенсацияessensación (de excitación general)frSensation (excitation générale)deSensationptSensaçãozh轰动arإثارة واسعة

   Synonyme: buzzcommotionexcitementfurorestirthrilluproar

4. State of public excitement B2 formal

   A condition of widespread public excitement and intense interest.

   • The trial became a media sensation.
   • The discovery of the ancient artifact caused a sensation.
   • The film was a sensation, drawing huge crowds to theaters.

   ruСенсацияessensación (estado de excitación pública)frSensation (état d'excitation publique)deSensationptSensaçãozh轰动arإثارة جماهيرية

   Synonyme: buzzcommotionexcitementfurorestirthrilluproar

   Antonyme: boredomindifference

5. Faculty of perception C1 formal scientific

   The ability or process through which the external world is perceived via the senses.

   • The sensation of touch is essential for exploring the environment.
   • Philosophers have long debated the nature of sensation.
   • The sensation of taste involves the tongue and olfactory system.

   ruОщущениеesSensación (facultad de percibir)frfaculté de perception sensorielledeSinneswahrnehmungptSensaçãozh感觉arالإحساس

   Synonyme: feelingperceptionsensesensibility

• sensations plural form
• sensations' possessive plural form
• sensation's possessive singular form