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sensory

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈsɛn.səri/

KK: /ˈsɛn.sə.ri/

adjective
Definition

Related to the senses or the ability to perceive things through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.


Example

The sensory experience of the concert was unforgettable, with vibrant lights and powerful music.


Conversation
Sloth A
I just tried this new restaurant that focuses on sensory experiences with food.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! What do they do differently?
Sloth A
They use unique flavors and textures to enhance the sensory experience of each dish.
Sloth B
I love when food can engage all the senses like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
perceptual
aesthetic
sensuous
Antonyms
insensate
unresponsive
nonsensory
Root Explanation

Sensory → It is formed from "sensus" (meaning feeling or perception) and the suffix "-ory" (meaning relating to or characterized by). The word "sensory" refers to something that is related to the senses or the ability to perceive.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sensus' which relates to feeling or perception, and remember that 'sensory' describes things that are connected to our senses.

Visually Confused Words
unsensory
ostensory
trisensory
suspensory
senatory
seignory
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