[
UK
/sˈɛnsd/
]
[ US /ˈsɛnst/ ]
[ US /ˈsɛnst/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
the felt presence of an intruder
a sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms
a perceived threat
How To Use sensed In A Sentence
- And he was so scared, he did not go to school yesterday because he sensed that, for being what they call a snitch, something bad would happen to him. CNN Transcript Oct 13, 2009
- He sensed more than heard the scuffle of trainer shoes on concrete behind him and threw a casual glance over his shoulder.
- The nurse who had just walked in to access the equipment room adjacent to the waiting room sensed the tension.
- I sensed that strong-willed individuals were voicing their opinion but then deferring to their superintendent's leadership because they respected both him and his position. Christianity Today
- Whoever coined the term tricky-dicky must have sensed that the combination would hit hard. VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol XVIII No 2
- One sensed that the canopy had been wasted slowly by the powers of fungus and leaf mould.
- His eyes were wide, and Egewe sensed the hot miasma of emotions that the boy was emitting.
- 'Even before dying, my father sensed that I was going to spend his money on all the things he most detested in life, down to the last centimo.' The Shadow of the Wind
- He smiled to himself as he sensed Suzy soften at the excuse.
- He sensed much dithering over moves to buy new players and simply decided enough was enough and resigned. The Sun