sense

/sɛns/

Definitions

1. noun

the ability to acquire knowledge or information through the senses; the faculty of perception

“She relies on her senses to navigate the dark room.”

2. verb

to perceive or feel something, especially through the senses

“He senses the cold air on his skin.”

3. noun

a feeling or impression, especially one that is not based on reason

“She has a sense that something is off about the situation.”

4. noun

a particular feeling or atmosphere

“The sense of community is strong in this neighborhood.”

5. noun

a meaning or interpretation of something

“The sense of the phrase is not immediately clear.”

6. verb

to make sense of or understand something

“She tried to sense the underlying message in the poem.”

7. noun

one of the five traditional senses, especially sight, hearing, taste, smell, or touch

“The sense of hearing is essential for music appreciation.”

Synonyms

  • feeling
  • impression
  • perception
  • sensation

Antonyms

  • indifference
  • insensibility