sensation

n 1: an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation; "a

sensation of touch" [syn: {sense experience}, {sense

impression}, {sense datum}]

2: someone who is very highly skilled [syn: {ace}, {adept}, {maven},

{virtuoso}, {genius}, {hotshot}, {star}, {whiz}, {whizz},

{wizard}, {wiz}]

3: a general feeling of excitement; "the announcement caused a

sensation"

4: the faculty through which the external world is apprehended

[syn: {sense}, {sentience}, {sentiency}, {sensory faculty}]