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sensory

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of sensory

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 of sensory

sensational, sensitive, sensuous

Words Related to sensory

afferent, receptive

sensate, sensual

Near Antonyms of sensory

extrasensory, intuitional

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