Sensory Perception

5 words in this vocabulary list

adjective able to be touched or felt; easily perceived or understood

  • The tension in the room was palpable as the two leaders sat down to negotiate.
  • You could cut the palpable awkwardness with a knife during their conversation.
  • The excitement in the air was palpable as the concert was about to begin.
  • The sense of anticipation was so strong it was almost palpable in the room.

noun the state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added

  • The saturation level of the market has reached its peak, leading to intense competition among businesses.
  • I can't watch any more TV shows, I think I've reached saturation point.
  • I'm so over that trend, it's like saturation city now.
  • Her emotions were at saturation point, ready to overflow at any moment.

noun a widespread reaction of interest or excitement

  • The sensation of touch is processed by the somatosensory system.
  • I had a strange sensation in my stomach after eating that spicy food.
  • That roller coaster ride gave me a crazy sensation in my gut.
  • Her performance on stage created a sensation among the audience.

noun the sensation of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance

verb to perceive or experience the flavor of something through the sense of taste

  • The taste of the dish was exquisite, with a perfect balance of flavors.
  • I can't believe how good this pizza tastes!
  • This burger tastes bomb, you gotta try it!
  • Her success tasted sweet after years of hard work.

noun a portmanteau of 'ear' and 'orgasm' used to describe an intense pleasurable sensation experienced while listening to music or sounds

  • The concert was so well-performed that it felt like a true eargasm.
  • I had a total eargasm listening to that new song.
  • That guitar solo was straight-up eargasmic.
  • The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was like an eargasm for the soul.