I've seen the word "sensation" or "sensational" used in magazines before, but not sure what it means. Is there a difference in meaning between "sensation," "sense," and "emotion?"
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
"Sensational" is an adjective describing something as amazing, impressive, or astonishing. "Sensation" more commonly means a physical feeling or perception in relation to the body. It can also mean that something caused a lot of excitement or interest. As to the difference in words, "sense" and "sensation" are more linked than "emotion," as one can use their "senses," smell, sight, hearing, taste, and touch, to have "sensations," physical feelings in one's body. "Emotions," on the other hand, have less to do with the physical body and more to do with the subconscious! But one could also "sense" someone else's emotions. Ex: I don't like the sensation of eating ice. It's uncomfortable and really cold. Ex: My sense of smell is very good. I can smell food from a mile away. Ex: I can sense that you're feeling upset. What's wrong? Ex: The trip was sensational!
