Sensed

/sɛnst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of 'sense'; to perceive or become aware of something through physical sensation.

He sensed a change in the atmosphere as soon as he entered the room.

To have a strong feeling or intuition about something.

She sensed that the meeting would not go well based on the members' body language.

To detect or feel something, often through intuition rather than through direct sensory experience.

The dog sensed danger and barked loudly to alert its owner.

From Middle English 'sensen', from Old French 'sens', from Latin 'sensus'.

sensed a shift

To notice a change in circumstance or mood.

sense of urgency

A feeling that something is important and needs immediate attention.

sense

A faculty by which the body perceives an external stimulus.

sensitive

Easily hurt or damaged, especially emotionally.

To get a vibe or feeling about a situation.

I sensed it was going to be a long night.

To pick up on subtle cues.

He really sensed the tension in the room.