sensorial

adjective

sen·​so·​ri·​al sen-ˈsȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce sensorial (audio)
sensorially adverb
or less commonly sensorily

Synonyms of sensorial

Examples of sensorial in a Sentence

the art installation combines light and sound effects to create a unique sensorial experience
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Advertisement The August 2025 report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, argued that states should prohibit the use of drills that simulate an active shooter being in the school, as well as sensorial drills. Alana Semuels, Time, 6 Nov. 2025 And one — Companion Candles La Forêt Noire by Daniel Martin — creates a sensorial experience like no other. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025 Liberty said The Beauty Studio opening follows a period of significant growth in the category, which has witnessed double-digit sales increases year-on-year, and growing customer demand for niche, sensorial and wellness-driven brands. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025 The elegant, sculptural jar is refillable and quickly dispenses a dose with a small press, making for a truly sensorial pre-bed ritual. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sensorial

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sensorial was in 1742

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sensorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensorial. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

Medical Definition

sensorial

adjective
sen·​so·​ri·​al sen-ˈsōr-ē-əl, -ˈsȯr- How to pronounce sensorial (audio)
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!