aesthesis

/iːˈstɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the faculty or power of perception, especially of the senses

“The artist relied on her heightened aesthesis to capture the beauty of the scene.”

2. noun

a sensation or feeling perceived through the senses

“The aesthesis of the cool breeze on a hot summer day was refreshing.”

Synonyms

  • perception
  • sensation

Antonyms

  • insensibility
  • numbness