sensorial

adjective

sen·​so·​ri·​al sen-ˈsȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce sensorial (audio)
Synonyms of sensorialnext
sensorially adverb
or less commonly sensorily

Synonyms of sensorial

Examples of sensorial in a Sentence

the art installation combines light and sound effects to create a unique sensorial experience
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Nicolas Winding Refn’s audacious return to feature filmmaking is a gorgeous, mysterious act of cinema, sensorial and transgressive, that demands to be experienced on its own terms. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026 At the Canadian Pavilion, Abbas Akhavan created a sensorial environment centered on fragility, displacement, breath, and survival. Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026 What’s more, the cream has a subtle, herbal-floral scent that gives it a sensorial, spa-like edge. Jenny Berg, InStyle, 4 June 2026 What’s more, the product delivers a luxe sensorial experience and a bit of an afterglow. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sensorial

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sensorial was in 1742

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“Sensorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensorial. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

sensorial

adjective
sen·​so·​ri·​al sen-ˈsōr-ē-əl, -ˈsȯr- How to pronounce sensorial (audio)
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