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
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sensory
The memories babies form encode sensory and emotional experiences and create their emotional understanding of the world as either a safe or unsafe place for them, says Coleman.
—
Sarah Scott, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
Subtle visual and sensory cues like lighting, textures and understated wayfinding elements help draw visitors into new areas without relying on excessive signage, creating a sense of curiosity in each visitor.
—Riki Nishimura, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
His hypothesis was that seals must possess a sensory mechanism that directly detects oxygen levels rather than relying on CO2, as oxygen is the gas critical for survival.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
It's well understood that spiders have poor eyesight and thus sense the vibrations in their webs whenever prey (like a fly) gets caught; the web serves as an extension of their sensory system.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sensory
Sarah Scott, Parents, 26 Mar. 2025
Subtle visual and sensory cues like lighting, textures and understated wayfinding elements help draw visitors into new areas without relying on excessive signage, creating a sense of curiosity in each visitor.
—Riki Nishimura, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
His hypothesis was that seals must possess a sensory mechanism that directly detects oxygen levels rather than relying on CO2, as oxygen is the gas critical for survival.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
It's well understood that spiders have poor eyesight and thus sense the vibrations in their webs whenever prey (like a fly) gets caught; the web serves as an extension of their sensory system.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sensory
Cite this Entry
“Sensory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sensory. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share