sensorial

adjective

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

Examples of sensorial in a Sentence

the art installation combines light and sound effects to create a unique sensorial experience
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Beyond sensorial gratification, facial steaming's skin-care benefits are actually quite bountiful. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Feb. 2025 The eucalyptus and cedar oil scent is calming for a full sensorial experience. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 With a gift for sensorial writing and a willingness to go the extra mile in search of his stories, Jacobsen breathes life into the global supply chains of farm-to-table tropical agriculture. Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025 This year’s showcase will invoke themes of sensorial design, highlight industry innovation, nod to timeless classics and heritage designs, and feature eco-conscious and sustainable frames. Thomas Waller, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sensorial

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 10 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

sensorial

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