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sensorially

sensorially

6.9
In a way that affects your senses like sight or touch
  • adverb
  • /sɛnˈsɔrɪəli/
translation icon : sensorialmente
  • sensorially realistic
  • sensorially realistic virtual
  • sensorially realistic world

Examples

  • Divine knowledge becomes sensorially apprehended through the body.

    Academic text (2006)
  • These worlds are not only sensorially realistic, they are, on Castronova's account, deeply separate from the actual world.

    Academic text (2010)
  • The rise of sensorially realistic virtual worlds, on the other hand, has made it easier for us to imagine virtual spaces as similar to actual ones.

    Academic text (2010)
  • While burning, incense becomes transformed from material substance into smoke: an ineffable yet sensorially present essence.

    Academic text (2006)
  • In a similar way, the icon uncovers a divine vision by giving it a material being—textures that can be grasped and sensorially experienced.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The artist aimed to create a piece that viewers could engage with sensorially, appealing to their sight, touch, and sound.

  • Children learn about the world sensorially, using their senses to explore and discover new things.

  • The chef presented the dish in a way that sensorially delighted his guests, combining vibrant colors and enticing aromas.

Synonyms

sensually
vssensorially
  • NSFW
3 7.2

In a way that shows strong sexual attraction or physical pleasure

is general sensory involvement rather than physical or sexual pleasure
sensuously
vssensorially
  • NSFW
2 7.1

In a way that gives strong pleasure through the senses

is neutral and focuses on sensory involvement without pleasure emphasis
perceptually
vssensorially
  • Specialized
1 7.2

You notice it by seeing or by other senses

relates to direct sensory experience rather than mental perception processes

Surface Forms

sensorially positive

Morphology

sensorially = sensorial (transparent) = sensorial + ly

A regular adverbial formation from the adjective 'sensorial' with the productive suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Sensorially comes from the root sens- and the Latin word sentire, which both mean 'to feel', the same root you find in sense, sensation, and sensor. So something done sensorially is done in a way that uses your senses, like sight, touch, or sound.