SENSORY Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

sensory

adjective

ˈsen(t)s-rē

Definition of sensory

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of or relating to physical sensation or the senses trying to listen to music while watching the TV and eating dinner caused a sort of sensory overload

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Recent Examples of sensory Blurred boundaries Measuring global functional connectivity—how much influence each patch of cortex exerts over the rest—the team found that, when participants had their eyes closed, sensory regions lost sway while associative regions gained. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 Oct. 2026 Short for autonomous sensory meridian response, ASMR describes the pleasant, tingling calm some people feel in response to soft sensory input, like whispering, tapping, or watching something being squished. — Steven John, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 Take this Melissa & Doug sensory toy that crinkles and opens for curious hands, or this adorable surprise barn full of farm animal plushes. — Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2026 What began as a niche sensory flourish is on track to reshape how people shop for home fragrance and how brands package it. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensory

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sensorial

Adjective

Even better, many products are viral TikTok favorites that live up to the hype—packed with potent ingredients and often offering unique sensorial experiences.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
Perfumers working with Maison Crivelli are sent a mood board, including photos, videos, oral descriptions of people met, music heard and food tasted — varied sensorial components that describe an adventure Thibaud Crivelli has had.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

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