Synonyms for

Sensory

Verb / ˈsensɜ:i: / Another word for sensory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the senses or sensation

Synonyms & similar words

extrasensory centripetal sensorial sensational receptive perceptual sensorial sensational tactile auditory olfactory visual sensitive feeling bodily corporeal physical material real tangible touchy-feely emotional intuitive instinctive subjective

Synonyms by register

Formal

perceptual sensorial affective

Informal

feeling touchy gut

Literary

corporeal visceral

Antonyms

intellectual cognitive abstract mental cerebral rational

Common collocations

  • sensory input
  • sensory organs
  • sensory perception
  • sensory overload
  • sensory experience
  • sensory deprivation
  • sensory details

Word family

noun sense
adverb sensorially

Usage note

Often used in scientific or technical contexts, particularly in psychology and neuroscience. Be mindful of its specific meaning related to the senses rather than general feelings.

Example sentences

  1. The sensory garden was filled with plants that were different colors, textures, and smells.
  2. I love the sensory feeling of the sand between my toes at the beach.
  3. My sensory perception of the world is unique to me.
  4. The sensory overload of the loud music made my head hurt.
  5. The sensory deprivation tank was a strange and interesting experience.

Quotes

  • The sensory misers will inherit the earth, but first they will make it not worth living on.
  • Walking is a multisensory experience, and so is eating.
  • The sensory and intellectual experience of reading a novel are inseparable.

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