Synonyms for sensory

Most common

receptive · centripetal

All synonyms

Adjective

Antonyms

extrasensory, extra-sensory, motor

All antonyms of sensory →

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Of the physical senses or sensation.

Related words

Word family

sensible sensual sensuous sensorial

Phrases

sensory play sensory receptor dual sensory impaired

Other spellings

sensoric

Example sentences

• receptive The Japanese are highly receptive to new ideas.
• sensuous She gave him a sensuous smile.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

sensely

8 letters

sensuous³, afferent³

9 letters

receptive³, sensorial

11 letters

sensational⁴, centripetal

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sensuous³ = 3 syllables).