adj
sensory
SEHN-suh-ree
adj
1
Relating to the physical senses or to sensation.
"The museum has a sensory exhibit for children."
"She experienced a sensory overload at the crowded concert."
How to Use Sensory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the senses — sight, sound, touch, smell, taste.
Common pairings
sensory overload
sensory experience
sensory nerve
Word Forms
sensories plural
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Etymology
From sense + the adjective-forming suffix -ory.