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

Every so often, the seven-seat Negroni Room pops up for an experiential, all-sensory food-and-drink experience dedicated to its namesake legend—book your spot in advance. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

To form memories, other sensory inputs have to make a stop in the part of the middle brain that basically directs them to the correct place called the thalamus. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2026

Santaland will introduce sensory-friendly hours, developed with the Child Mind Institute, offering times with a lower-stimulation environment. — David Moin, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

This leads to rapid muscle weakness, sensory loss, pain, and bladder and bowel dysfunction, according to the Cleveland Clinic medical center. — Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026