SENSORY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SENSORY?

Need another word that means the same as “sensory”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “sensory” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sensory” are: sensational, centripetal, receptive, sensorial, aesthetic, pleasurable, gratifying, rich, sumptuous, luxurious

Sensory as an Adjective

Definitions of "Sensory" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sensory” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Involving or derived from the senses.
• Relating to or concerned in sensation.
• Of a nerve fiber or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system.
• Relating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitted or perceived by the senses.

Synonyms of "Sensory" as an adjective (10 Words)

aesthetic	Relating to or dealing with the subject of aesthetics. Aesthetic feeling.
centripetal	Tending to unify. Centripetal force.
gratifying	Giving pleasure or satisfaction. Found her praise gratifying.
luxurious	Rich and superior in quality. Enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs.
pleasurable	Pleasing; enjoyable. Pleasurable activities.
receptive	Able to absorb liquid (not repellent. Only the dominant male would have had access to the receptive female.
rich	Marked by richness and fullness of flavor. A rich gas mixture.
sensational	Very good indeed; very impressive or attractive. You look sensational.
sensorial	Involving or derived from the senses. Sensorial stimulation.
sumptuous	Ostentatiously rich and superior in quality. The banquet was a sumptuous luxurious meal.

Usage Examples of "Sensory" as an adjective

• The sensory cortex.
• Sensory experience.
• Sensory organs.
• Sensory neurons.
• Sensory channels.
• Sensory input.

Associations of "Sensory" (30 Words)

ambrosial	Worthy of the gods. Ambrosial food.
aroma	A subtle, pervasive quality or atmosphere. The tantalizing aroma of fresh coffee.
aromatic	An aromatic compound. A massage with aromatic oils.
cerebrum	The principal and most anterior part of the brain in vertebrates, located in the front area of the skull and consisting of two hemispheres, left and right, separated by a fissure. It is responsible for the integration of complex sensory and neural functions and the initiation and coordination of voluntary activity in the body.
eureka	An alloy of copper and nickel with high electrical resistance and a low temperature coefficient; used as resistance wire.
feel	Have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone s behavior or attitude. The girls hated it when he tried to sneak a feel.
fragrance	A distinctive odor that is pleasant. Our fine selection of classic fragrances for men and women.
fragrant	Pleasant-smelling. She gathered the fragrant blooms.
gustatory	Concerned with tasting or the sense of taste. Gustatory delights.
musky	Resembling the smell of musk.
nerve	Any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body. He had the nerve to insult my cooking.
nerves	Control of your emotions. This kind of tension is not good for my nerves.
odor	Any property detected by the olfactory system.
odoriferous	Having or giving off a smell, especially an unpleasant one. An odoriferous pile of fish.
odorous	Having a natural fragrance. Fresh odorous bread.
olfaction	The faculty that enables us to distinguish scents.
olfactory	Of or relating to olfaction. The olfactory organs.
perceive	Become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand. He perceived the faintest of flushes creeping up her neck.
perception	Knowledge gained by perceiving. Luther had a new perception of the Bible.
perceptual	Of or relating to the act of perceiving. A patient with perceptual problems who cannot judge distances.
perfume	Impregnate with perfume or a sweet smelling substance. The cream is perfumed with rosemary and iris extracts.
recognize	Show official appreciation of; reward formally. These qualifications are recognized by the Department of Education.
scent	Catch the scent of get wind of. A glass of tea scented with a local herb.
sensate	Perceiving or perceived by the senses. Sensate creatures.
sense	Become aware of not through the senses but instinctively. A good sense of timing.
smell	Smell bad. I smell trouble.
synapse	The junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle. Nerve impulses cross a synapse through the action of neurotransmitters.
taste	The sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus. This pudding is too sweet for my taste.
visceral	Obtained through intuition rather than from reasoning or observation. The voters visceral fear of change.
visual	Visible. Visual navigation.