sensation.html - adj.
perceived by the senses. [LL sensatus having senses (as SENSE)]

sensation.html - n.
1 the consciousness of perceiving or seeming to perceive some state or condition of one's body or its parts or senses or of one's mind or its emotions; an instance of such consciousness (lost all sensation in my left arm; had a sensation of giddiness; a sensation of pride; in search of a new sensation).
2 a a stirring of emotions or intense interest esp. among a large group of people (the news caused a sensation). b a person, event, etc., causing such interest.
3 the sensational use of literary etc. material. [med.L sensatio f. L sensus SENSE]

sensation.html - adj.
1 causing or intended to cause great public excitement etc.
2 of or causing sensation.

sensationally adv.

sensation.html - n.
1 the use of or interest in the sensational in literature, political agitation, etc.
2 Philos. the theory that ideas are derived solely from sensation (opp. RATIONALISM).

sensationalist n. & adj. sensationalistic adj.

sensation.html - adj.
perceived by the senses. [LL sensatus having senses (as SENSE)]

sensation.html - n.
1 the consciousness of perceiving or seeming to perceive some state or condition of one's body or its parts or senses or of one's mind or its emotions; an instance of such consciousness (lost all sensation in my left arm; had a sensation of giddiness; a sensation of pride; in search of a new sensation).
2 a a stirring of emotions or intense interest esp. among a large group of people (the news caused a sensation). b a person, event, etc., causing such interest.
3 the sensational use of literary etc. material. [med.L sensatio f. L sensus SENSE]