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sensoryrelating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitted or perceived by the senses

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitted or perceived by the senses

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsensəri/

Korean meaning: 감각의, 감각 기관의; 오감과 관련된

Korean pronunciation: **센**서리

Example Sentences

  • The haunted house provided a terrifying sensory experience with spooky sounds, creepy textures, and mysterious smells.
  • My cat's sensory abilities are so sharp that she can detect a tuna can opening from three rooms away.
  • Virtual reality games create immersive sensory environments that trick your brain into believing you're somewhere else.

sensory

ADJECTIVE

//ˈsensəri//

relating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitted or perceived by the senses

sensory concept
💡 Concept

relating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitted or perceived by the senses

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sensory rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The cherry's sensory delight makes the chef merry!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsensəri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsensəri/

🌳Etymology

Rootsens-
Suffix--ory

Origin

From Latin 'sensorius', derived from 'sensus' meaning 'feeling' or 'perception', combined with the suffix '-ory' meaning 'relating to' or 'characterized by'. The Latin root traces back to 'sentire' meaning 'to feel or perceive'.

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🎵Rhyme

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berry
merry
cherry
ferry

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📝Examples

The haunted house provided a terrifying sensory experience with spooky sounds, creepy textures, and mysterious smells.

😄 Fun example

My cat's sensory abilities are so sharp that she can detect a tuna can opening from three rooms away.

Virtual reality games create immersive sensory environments that trick your brain into believing you're somewhere else.

😄 Fun example

The baby's sensory development includes learning to distinguish between mom's voice and the neighbor's karaoke sessions.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

perceptualsensationaltactileexperiential

Antonyms

motorintellectualcognitive

Related

sensationsensitivesensorsensibilityperceive