sensorial

adjective

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

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 Clinical’s Hydra-Cool Serum offers the most sensorial experience of any serum on the list on account of the inclusion of soothing menthol, which cools the skin. Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2024 Ambling along trails forged by elephants and hippos over countless generations offers a sensorial smorgasbord. Alexandra Kirkman, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024 All of Tatcha’s products offer a luxurious, sensorial experience, which is why so many celebrities are obsessed with the brand. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024 The texture should be soft, sensorial, and (almost) edible. Elle Turner, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2023 Others love the sensorial experience of a tub and applicator like Sulwhasoo’s Timetreasure Invigorating Sleeping Mask. Sarah Y. Wu, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024 Is there a specific Taiwanese textural or sensorial approach? Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 28 Nov. 2023 Light, air, sea, and sound blend in visual, spatial and sensorial wonder. Jori Finkel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2023 There is a strong physical and sensorial dimension to the film… Reis: The body was a very important aspect for us. Martin Dale, Variety, 24 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sensorial was in 1742

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Cite this Entry

“Sensorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensorial. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

sensorial

adjective
sen·​so·​ri·​al sen-ˈsōr-ē-əl, -ˈsȯr- How to pronounce sensorial (audio)
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