Feel and Sensation

Feel

Feel noun - An indefinite physical response to a stimulus.
Usage example: the warm feel that fine cashmere gives

Sensation is a synonym for feel in texture topic. In some cases you can use "Sensation" instead a noun "Feel".

Nearby Words: feeling, feelingly

Sensation

Sensation noun - An indefinite physical response to a stimulus.
Usage example: we felt just the smallest sensation of warmth when we leaned against the radiator

Feel is a synonym for sensation. Sometimes you can use "Feel" instead the word "Sensation" as a noun or a verb.

How words are described

good good feel good sensation
similar similar feel similar sensation
light light feel light sensation
distinct distinct feel distinct sensation
Other adjectives: intense, little, new, unique, eerie, last, creepy, European.

Both words in one sentence

  • You Won't Feel a Thing Another common variant is "This may hurt a little", or alternately, "You might feel a slight tingling sensation".
  • Feel No Pain Like the Bruce Banner example in the Comic Books section above, these beings can usually still feel when something's wrong, but the sensation isn't described as unduly distracting.
    Source: Feel No Pain
  • Feel No Pain In the Next Men comic, Bethany is Nigh Invulnerable but the side-effect of this is that she can't feel any physical sensation, including pain.
    Source: Feel No Pain
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