Synonyms of sensory

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sensorial
• sensual
• sensational
• sensuous
• sensitive
• receptive
• afferent
• sensate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extrasensory
• intuitional

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sensory

Like in the West, luxury spending continues to shift from material goods to emotional and sensory experiences, a welcome development for the wellness sector. — CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Vibe Science is developing precision sensory technologies designed to support ‘state shifts’ in neural and nervous system activity. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

This architecture will function structurally as a kind of embodiment, giving AI the equivalent of a sensory nervous system connected to the entire Earth. — Will Marshall, Time, 7 July 2026

For example, a moisturizer is not going to treat depression or meaningfully improve cognition in a clinical sense, but there is real value in recognizing the connection between sensory experience and the nervous system. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026