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
Recent Examples on the Web Highlights include a takeover by one of the top 50 Best Bars in North America, a sensorial tasting experience with ingredients not often used in drinks followed by a cocktail workshop, an agave sound bath, and a trip to Tequila. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 If anything, the filmmaker followed a similar line, using a literary adaptation to emphasize sensorial experience, in this case the evasive quest for physical pleasure. Ben Croll, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024 All of Tatcha’s products offer a luxurious, sensorial experience, which is why so many celebrities are obsessed with the brand. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024 These were reinterpreted in the show format, where guests will embark on a sensorial journey, first stepping into a smoky and scented light blue space with soft pillows and then accessing an essential location, considered more apt to spotlight the spring 2025 collection. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sensorial 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Sensorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensorial. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

sensorial

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