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 Pressman says exhibits with calming sensory experiences for neurodivergent visitors are another cheap option that's becoming more widespread. —

Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 18 June 2026 But gratification can be pointed toward the world—the sensory enchantment of everyday life. —

Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026 And for little ones, sensory play is also a fantastic way to encourage them to channel their high mental energy on a task. —

Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026 Bogost lavishes praise on hobbies (fly-fishing), crafts (knitting), and trades (woodworking) as ways to dwell in sensory experience. —

Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensory

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sensory

sensorial

Adjective

At the Canadian Pavilion, Abbas Akhavan created a sensorial environment centered on fragility, displacement, breath, and survival.

— Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
What’s more, the product delivers a luxe sensorial experience and a bit of an afterglow.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 June 2026