SENSORY Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

sensory

adjective

ˈsen(t)s-rē

as in sensorial

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 Out of all our celebrity bedrooms, this one is closest to a sensory deprivation tank in its moody details, conjuring a place to disengage, relax, and hibernate. —

Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026 And our community and our sensory experiences, uh, as individuals and members of that community are all connected. —

Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2026 For a creature that relies on stealth and stillness in low-light forest habitats, that potential ability to sense ambient light through its own body adds to an already unusual sensory profile. —

Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 The sensory equipment goes further. —

Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensory

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensory

sensorial

Adjective

Even their hair care lineup delivers that signature, subtle marshmallow fluff and vanilla scent, adding a touch of sensorial whimsy to every styling session.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
But rather to immerse the viewer in a sensorial experience.

— Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Feb. 2026