Meaning & use
sensory
Relating to the physical senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, taste, or smell.
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The garden was designed to stimulate the senses, full of sensory details like scent and texture.
The therapy uses sensory activities to help children with certain developmental differences.
A note on using this word
Sensory refers to perceiving information from the senses, while 'sensual' relates specifically to physical pleasure; the two are often confused.
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