sensation | Definition of sensation

Synonyms and Antonyms of sensation

1 an indefinite physical response to a stimulus

we felt just the smallest sensation of warmth when we leaned against the radiator

Synonyms of sensation

feel, feeling, sense

Words Related to sensation

impression, perception

hint, suggestion, touch

2 a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time

the satirical video was a short-lived online sensation

Synonyms of sensation

buzz, chic, craze, dernier cri, enthusiasm, fad, fashion, flavor, go, hot ticket, last word, latest, mode, rage, style, ton, trend, vogue

Words Related to sensation

nine days' wonder (also nine day wonder)

crush, infatuation

fervor, passion

furor, fuss, hullabaloo, to-do, uproar

bandwagon, crusade, cult, movement

novelty, wrinkle

caprice, fancy, whim

Near Antonyms of sensation

classic, standard

3 something extraordinary or surprising

the first clone was considered a sensation

Synonyms of sensation

caution, flash, marvel, miracle, phenomenon, portent, prodigy, splendor, wonder

Words Related to sensation

curiosity, sight, spectacle

beauty, corker, crackerjack (also crackajack), dandy, jim-dandy, knockout

apparition, appearance