Synonyms for

Senses

Verb / ˈsensɪz / Another word for senses — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Senses refer to the faculties of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch that enable a person to perceive and respond to the environment.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

perception awareness cognition comprehension

Informal

wits head brains common sense

Literary

faculties apprehension discernment

Antonyms

nonsense foolishness stupidity insanity madness irrationality

Common collocations

  • lose one's senses
  • come to one's senses
  • appeal to the senses
  • five senses
  • common sense
  • good sense
  • sense of duty
  • sense of humor

Word family

noun sense
verb sense
adjective sensible
adverb sensibly

Usage note

The word 'senses' often refers to the faculties of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. It can also refer to good judgment or reason, as in 'common sense'.

Example sentences

  1. My senses were heightened in the dark forest.
  2. I trust my senses to guide me.
  3. The smell of the cookies awakened my senses.
  4. My senses were overwhelmed by the bright lights and loud noises.
  5. The doctor tested my senses to make sure they were all working properly.

Quotes

  • The more you trust your senses, the more alert you will be, and the more you will learn.
  • The senses collect the surface facts of things, and generalize.
  • The senses are the organs by which man places himself in connexion with exterior objects.

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