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

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

Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 July 2026

In general, the process works by first anesthetizing the insect and then attaching electrodes to its brain and sensory organs. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 1 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