Definitions

sensory

[sen-suh-ree] / ˈsɛn sə ri /

ADJECTIVE

affecting animate nerve organs

Synonyms

STRONGEST

audiovisual auditory aural neural neurological olfactory sensual sonic tactile visual

STRONG

sensational

WEAK

acoustic afferent audible auricular clear discernible distinct gustative gustatory hearable lingual ocular olfactive ophthalmic optic perceptible phonic plain receptive sensatory sensible

Example Sentences

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"Sensory testing with consumers shows the new coatings deliver the same great taste as the originals," the spokesperson added.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

After conducting an online survey in 2016, consulting firm Sensory Spectrum divided ready-to-eat cereal into four so-called “dimensions”: sensory delight, health and fiber, sensory diversity and contrast, and weight management and heart health.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025

Sensory aversions to specific smells, tastes, textures, temperatures, or appearances of foods.

From Slate • Jan. 4, 2025

Sensory areas and activities such as sand tables and a play kitchen or dress-up corner are good indications of a play-based program.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2024

“You should see us when we go out with a group of Sensory people,” Heylmun said.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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