Synonyms

extrasensory

American

[ek-struh-sen-suh-ree] / ˌɛk strəˈsɛn sə ri /

adjective

outside one's normal sense perception.

extrasensory British

/ ˌɛkstrəˈsɛnsərɪ /

adjective

of or relating to extrasensory perception

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Etymology

Origin of extrasensory

First recorded in 1930–35; extra- + sensory

Example Sentences

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The Clairvoyants perform mentalism, the branch of magic that encapsulates all things mind-reading, precognition and extrasensory perception.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025

Swan describes herself as having been born with extrasensory abilities, and states that her mission is to “transform human suffering to an empowered and authentic life.”

From Slate • May 5, 2023

Her skill set — logo three-pointers, penetrating drives to the basket, and extrasensory passes — brought to mind a cross between Pete Maravich and Steph Curry.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 3, 2023

Catholic enough to have considered the priesthood, he also loved philosophy and divination and believed in extrasensory perception.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2021

Most of Trout’s novels, after all, dealt with time warps and extrasensory perception and other unexpected things.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut

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