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sensations

/sɛnˈseɪʃənz/

Meanings
noun
A physical feeling or perception from something that comes into contact with the body; something sensed.

Examples :

"The cool water on her skin brought refreshing sensations after a long, hot day. "
sensation physiology body mind

Related Words

Illustration refreshing

refreshing verb

/ɹəˈfɹɛʃɪŋ/

To renew or revitalize.

"Sleep refreshes the body and the mind."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration widespread

widespread adjective

/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

"The flu was widespread throughout the school, with many students absent. "

Illustration snowfall

snowfall noun

/ˈsnoʊfɔːl/

An instance of falling of snow.

"There has been snowfall every day this week."

Illustration excitement

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

Illustration feeling

feeling verb

/ˈfiːlɪŋ/ /ˈfilɪŋ/

(heading) To use or experience the sense of touch.

"The baby was feeling the soft fur of the teddy bear. "

Illustration perception

perception noun

/pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/

The organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.

"My perception of the teacher's instructions was that they were quite demanding. "

Illustration throughout

throughout adverb

/θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt]

Completely through, right the way through.

"The teacher explained the lesson thoroughly throughout the entire class period. "

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unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

Illustration interest

interest noun

/ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntəɹst/

The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.

"Our bank offers borrowers an annual interest of 5%."

Illustration reaction

reaction noun

/ɹiˈækʃən/

An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.

"The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction."

Illustration physical

physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"