Senses & Perception

Seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, and noticing the world.

470 words

# Senses & Perception

**Type:** Topic
**Words:** 470

## About
Seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, touching, and noticing the world.

## Words by Level

### A1
- see - to notice or be aware of something using your eyes
- look - To turn your eyes toward something in order to see it.
- still - Without moving or making a sound.
- feel - To experience a physical, emotional, or mental state.
- listen - To pay attention to a sound with your ears.
- hear - To notice a sound with your ears.
- miss - To feel sad because someone or something is no longer with you.
- watch - To look at something or someone for a period of time, paying attention.
- quiet - Making little or no noise.
- finish - To complete something or bring it to an end.
- dark - The absence of light.
- video - A recording of moving pictures and sound that you can watch on a screen.
- exciting - Making you feel very interested, eager, or thrilled.
- boring - Not interesting; making you feel tired and impatient.
- glasses - A pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to help you see.

### A2
- touch - The sense by which you feel things through your skin.
- sweet - Having the taste of sugar.
- smell - To notice or sense an odour through your nose.
- cry - To shed tears because you feel sad, hurt, or upset.
- sky - the space above the earth where you can see the sun, clouds, and stars
- noise - A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant.
- bright - Full of light; shining strongly.
- clear - Easy to understand, see, or hear.
- lose - To stop having something, often by accident.
- sound - Something that you hear; what is produced by vibrations and heard by the ear.
- sense - One of the natural powers (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) by which we perceive the world.
- mark - A spot, line, or stain on a surface that you can see.
- scene - The place where something, especially an event or accident, happens.
- notice - Attention paid to someone or something.
- clearly - In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
- view - What you can see from a particular place, especially beautiful scenery.
- alarm - A device that makes a loud sound to warn of danger.
- silence - A complete lack of sound.
- appear - To seem to be a certain way.
- physical - Relating to the body rather than the mind.
- midnight - Twelve o'clock at night.
- disappear - To stop being visible; to go out of sight.
- embarrassing - Making someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable.
- cheer - To shout loudly to show approval, support, or joy.
- tone - The quality of a person's voice that shows how they feel.
- shout - To say something very loudly.
- attractive - Pleasant to look at; good-looking.
- photograph - A picture made with a camera.
- softly - In a quiet way; not loudly.
- peaceful - Quiet and calm, without noise or disturbance.
- string - Thin cord or rope used for tying things.
- lemon - A yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste.
- expression - A word or phrase that people use in a particular situation.
- appearance - The way that someone or something looks.
- compare - To look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different.
- sleepy - Tired and ready to fall asleep.
- racket - A bat with a round frame and tight strings, used to hit the ball in tennis, badminton, or squash.
- noisy - Making a lot of noise, especially loud or unpleasant noise.
- audio - Sound, especially when it is recorded or broadcast.
- onion - A round vegetable with a strong smell and taste, made of layers and used in cooking.
- splash - To make liquid fly about in drops, or to hit liquid noisily.
- sunglasses - Glasses with dark lenses that protect your eyes from bright sunlight.
- crisp - Firm and fresh, in a pleasant way.
- silently - Without making any sound.
- cola - A sweet, dark, fizzy soft drink flavoured with kola nut and caramel.
- headphone - A small speaker worn on or in the ear to listen to sound, usually in a pair.
- loud - Making a lot of noise; high in volume.

### B1
- spot - A particular place or area.
- bell - A hollow metal object, often cup-shaped, that rings when it is struck.
- sight - The ability to see.
- calm - Relaxed and not worried, angry, or upset.
- taste - To notice or recognize the flavour of food or drink in your mouth.
- applause - The sound and act of clapping the hands to show approval.
- hearing - The ability to hear sounds.
- hidden - Placed or kept out of sight so it cannot be seen.
- horn - A hard pointed growth on the head of some animals, such as cows or goats.
- bang - A sudden loud noise, like an explosion or something hitting a hard surface.
- boom - To grow or develop very quickly and successfully.
- surface - The outer or top layer of something.
- silent - With no sound at all; completely quiet.
- explosion - A sudden, violent burst of energy that causes damage and noise.
- vision - The ability to see; sight.
- sharp - Having an edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.
- object - A thing that you can see and touch.
- whistle - To make a high musical sound by forcing air through your lips or teeth.
- attend - To be present at an event or place.
- painful - Causing physical pain.
- deaf - Unable to hear, either completely or partly.
- connect - To join two or more things together.
- severe - Very bad, serious, or intense.
- lighter - A small device that produces a flame, used for lighting cigarettes or candles.
- faint - Hard to see, hear, or notice; not strong or clear.
- observe - To watch someone or something carefully.
- bore - To make someone feel tired and uninterested.
- sigh - To breathe out slowly and loudly, often to show tiredness, sadness, or relief.
- tasty - Having a pleasant, enjoyable flavour.
- ink - A coloured liquid used for writing or printing.
- cough - To push air out of your throat with a sudden, sharp sound, usually because of illness or irritation.
- shiny - Bright and reflecting light; having a smooth, polished surface.
- observation - The act of watching someone or something carefully.
- visible - Able to be seen.
- whisper - To speak very quietly using your breath, so only someone close can hear.
- flavor - The taste of a particular food or drink.
- bark - To make the short loud sound that a dog makes.
- cheerful - Happy and showing good spirits.
- trumpet - A brass musical instrument that you play by blowing into it, making a bright, high sound.
- glimpse - A quick, incomplete look at something.
- relaxing - Making you feel calm and free from stress; helping you to rest.
- raspberry - A soft, sweet red berry that grows on a bush.
- onstage - Onto or on the part of the stage that the audience can see.
- tiring - Making you feel that you need rest; exhausting.
- babysit - To look after a child for a short time while the parents are away, often for money.
- resemble - To look like or be similar to someone or something.
- eyesight - The ability to see; how well your eyes work.
- highlight - To draw attention to something so people notice how important it is.
- stylish - Attractive and fashionable in appearance or design.
- safari - A trip, usually in Africa, to watch or photograph wild animals in their natural surroundings.
- distinctly - In a clear way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
- visually - By means of sight; in a way relating to seeing.
- dazzle - To make someone unable to see clearly because of very bright light.
- loudspeaker - A device that turns an electrical signal into sound loud enough to be heard at a distance.
- noticeable - Easy to see or notice.
- shadowy - Full of shadows; dark and hard to see in.
- firework - A device that explodes with bright colored lights and loud bangs, used for celebrations.
- thunderous - Extremely loud, like thunder.
- noisily - In a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly.
- explode - To burst suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.
- watcher - a person who watches or closely observes someone or something

### B2
- gunshot - The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes.
- blast - To break or destroy something using explosives.
- slap - To hit someone with the open hand, often on the face.
- buzz - To make a low, continuous humming sound, like a bee.
- smash - To break something suddenly and violently into pieces.
- stink - To have a strong, unpleasant smell.
- foul - Very unpleasant to smell, taste, or touch; disgusting.
- flame - The bright burning gas you see in a fire.
- hush - To make someone or something become quiet, or to become quiet.
- slam - To shut something with great force, making a loud noise.
- detect - To notice or discover something that is hard to see or find.
- clap - To hit your hands together repeatedly to show you are pleased.
- humiliating - Making someone feel ashamed, foolish, or embarrassed.
- roar - Of an animal such as a lion, to make a long, loud, deep sound.
- herb - A plant whose leaves or seeds are used to add flavour to food.
- microphone - A device that turns sound into an electrical signal so it can be recorded or made louder.
- yummy - Very pleasant to taste; delicious.
- zoom - To move very fast, often with a humming sound.
- distinguished - Very successful and respected; famous for great achievements.
- peacefully - In a calm and quiet way, without trouble or violence.
- fascinated - Extremely interested in something.
- perception - The way you understand or think about something.
- peep - To look quickly or secretly, especially through a small opening.
- revelation - A surprising fact that is made known, especially one that changes how you see things.
- dim - Not bright; giving or having little light.
- distinct - Clearly different or separate from something else.
- fragrance - A pleasant smell.
- peer - To look closely or with difficulty, as if trying to see something clearly.
- perceive - To become aware of something through the senses, especially sight.
- blindly - Without being able to see, or without looking.
- blindness - The condition of not being able to see.
- elegance - Graceful beauty and good taste in appearance, manners, or style.
- fearsome - Frightening, especially in appearance.
- inadequate - Not enough or not good enough for what is needed.
- tiresome - Making you feel bored or annoyed; tedious.
- sulfur - A bright yellow chemical element (symbol S) with a strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and many industrial products.
- distortion - A change that makes something untrue or inaccurate; a misrepresentation.
- overhear - To hear something that you were not meant to hear, usually by accident.
- trample - To step on something heavily and crush or damage it with your feet.
- decorative - Intended to make something look attractive rather than to be useful.
- narcissistic - Excessively focused on oneself, one's appearance, or one's own importance.
- interactive - allowing the user to take part and respond, rather than just watch or listen.
- softness - The quality of being easy to press or pleasant to touch.
- amplifier - A piece of electronic equipment that makes a sound or signal louder or stronger.
- mutter - To speak quietly and unclearly, often when complaining or annoyed.
- gaudy - Too bright or showy in a way that lacks taste.
- indignity - A situation that makes you feel ashamed or that you are not respected.
- bellow - To shout in a very loud, deep voice.
- spellbound - So fascinated by something that you cannot look or turn away; completely captivated.
- tactile - Relating to the sense of touch.
- outwardly - In the way something appears on the surface; in outer appearance.
- uncomfortably - In a way that is physically unpleasant.
- cornet - A brass musical instrument, slightly smaller than a trumpet and with a bright tone.
- mortify - To make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed.
- wearisome - Making you feel tired or bored; tedious.
- mechanize - To replace manual work with machines.
- unclearly - In a way that is hard to understand, see, or hear.
- collocation - A pair or group of words that are often used together and sound natural to native speakers.
- squeal - to make a high-pitched, loud sound, often due to excitement or fear
- faintly - in a way that is weak, quiet, dim, or hard to notice
- crackle - to make a rapid series of short, sharp popping sounds
- blindfold - a strip of cloth or other covering placed over the eyes to prevent sight
- ting - a light, clear, high-pitched metallic sound, like that of a small bell or coin
- squeak - a short, high-pitched sound made by a small animal or by objects rubbing together
- jingle - a light, repeated ringing sound made when small metal or glass objects strike one another
- sizzle - to make a hissing sound like food cooking in hot fat
- pow - used to imitate or emphasize the sudden sound of a gunshot, explosion, or hard impact
- binocular - using or involving both eyes together

### C1
- spy - A person who secretly collects information about an enemy country, company, or person.
- stark - Bare, plain, and empty in appearance.
- buzzer - A device that makes a buzzing sound as a signal.
- interference - The act of getting involved in something that does not concern you.
- frustrating - Making you feel annoyed or impatient because you cannot do or achieve something.
- bouquet - A bunch of flowers arranged nicely, often given as a gift.
- flatter - To praise someone, often insincerely, to please them or win favour.
- clarity - The quality of being clear and easy to understand.
- fiddle - To touch or play with something with your fingers, often nervously or aimlessly.
- honk - To sound a car horn.
- clash - To disagree strongly or come into conflict.
- obscure - Not known by many people.
- rumble - To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.
- vibrant - Bright and strong in colour.
- acoustic - (of a musical instrument) producing sound naturally, without electrical amplification.
- hiss - a fricative sound, especially as an expression of disapproval
- optical - Relating to sight or the eyes.
- perceptive - Quick to notice and understand things, especially subtle ones.
- degrading - Treating someone without respect and making them feel worthless or ashamed.
- unsettling - Making you feel worried, uneasy, or uncomfortable.
- disruption - An interruption that stops something from continuing normally.
- tranquil - Calm, quiet, and peaceful.
- homely - Simple, comfortable, and reminding you of home (British usage).
- grumble - To complain about something in a quiet, unhappy way.
- stately - Grand, impressive, and dignified in appearance.
- subtly - In a quiet, delicate way that is not obvious or easy to notice.
- acoustics - The qualities of a room or building that affect how clearly sound can be heard in it.
- acidic - Containing acid, or having a pH lower than 7.
- complementary - Combining well with something else to make a complete or better whole.
- amplification - The act of making something larger, fuller, or more detailed.
- disquieting - Making you feel worried or uneasy.
- sedately - In a calm, quiet, unhurried way.
- tastebud - One of the tiny organs on the tongue that let you taste flavours.
- unmusically - In a way that is unpleasant to hear or not like music.
- acrid - having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell
- clairvoyant - a person who claims to have the ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact
- emanate - to originate or come out from a source
- pungency - the quality of having a strong, sharp smell or taste
- strident - (of a sound) loud and harsh; grating
- sense-organ - an organ that receives sensory stimuli, such as the eye, ear, or skin
- unobserved - not seen, noticed, or watched
- gurgle - to make a low bubbling sound, especially as liquid moves through a narrow space
- tingle - to feel or cause a slight prickling, stinging, or vibrating sensation
- screech - a loud, harsh, high-pitched cry or noise
- clank - a loud, hard, resonant sound made when pieces of metal strike one another
- goggle - to stare with the eyes wide open, especially in surprise or amazement
- muffle - to make a sound quieter or less distinct, especially by covering its source
- torchlight - light cast by a burning torch or, especially in British English, a handheld flashlight
- attune - to make someone receptive or sensitive to a situation, idea, need, or signal, often used as be attuned to
- raspy - harsh, rough, or grating in sound

### C2
- howl - a long loud emotional utterance
- clang - a loud resonant repeating noise
- malice - The desire to harm others or to see them suffer.
- squint - To look at something with your eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to see better.
- resounding - Very great and unmistakable; emphatic
- lurid - Describing shocking or horrifying things, especially violence or sex, in too much vivid detail.
- vapid - lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest
- dowdy - lacking in smartness or taste
- exude - To show a quality or feeling strongly and clearly through the way you look or behave.
- resound - To be filled with a loud sound that echoes around
- telescopic - Made of parts that slide into one another so the whole can be made longer or shorter.
- condiment - a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
- aural - relating to or characterized by an aura
- intelligible - well articulated or enunciated, and loud enough to be heard distinctly
- cacophonous - having an unpleasant sound
- resoundingly - In a clear and unmistakable way; emphatically
- syllabic - Relating to syllables.
- inartistic - Lacking artistic skill or taste.
- luridly - In a way that describes shocking things in too much vivid or sensational detail.
- perspicaciously - in a manner showing keen mental perception and understanding
- radiance - bright light or a warm glow sent out from something
- glittering - sparkling or shining with many small flashes of light
- hue - a color or shade of color
- unperceived - not perceived, noticed, or consciously registered
- tactual - relating to the sense of touch
- tinkle - to make a series of light, clear ringing sounds
- impalpable - unable to be touched or physically felt; intangible or insubstantial
- insensibility - lack of physical sensation or awareness; unconsciousness
- siss - to make or utter with a sharp hissing sound
- odorous - having or giving off a noticeable or distinctive smell
- sensuous - giving pleasure to or strongly appealing to the physical senses
- crepitation - a crackling, rattling, or popping sound
- twang - a sharp, vibrating sound like that of a plucked string
- unwinking - not blinking or closing the eyes
- olfactory - relating to the sense of smell or to the organs used for smelling
- jangle - to make or cause a harsh, discordant metallic ringing sound
- sough - to make a low, continuous murmuring, sighing, or rustling sound
- lorgnette - a pair of eyeglasses mounted in a frame with a handle and held in front of the eyes rather than worn
- euphonious - pleasant, harmonious, and agreeable to the ear
- sputter - to make a series of soft explosive, spitting, or popping sounds
- effulgence - brilliant radiance or a dazzling emission of light
- chirrup - a short, repeated high-pitched sound such as the call of a small bird or insect
- nearsightedness - the condition of seeing nearby objects clearly but distant objects indistinctly
- unobserving - failing to notice or pay careful attention; unobservant
- clangor - a loud, resonant noise or confused series of metallic sounds
- tintinnabulum - a small tinkling bell, especially a historical bell used to summon members of a religious community
- pitter-patter - a rapid succession of light tapping sounds, especially footsteps or raindrops
- tang - a strong, sharp, and distinctive taste or smell
- whang - a loud, sharp, resonant sound, especially one made by a forceful impact
- whish - a soft rushing or hissing sound made by rapid movement through air or water
- savorless - having little or no taste, flavor, or appetizing quality
- blam - used to represent a sudden explosive impact or gunshot
- clack - a sharp, hard sound made when solid objects strike together
- crawly - moving by crawling or seeming to be full of crawling creatures
- pomander - historical: a ball of aromatic substances carried for fragrance or as a supposed protection against infection
- hallucinatory - relating to, consisting of, or producing hallucinations
- gustation - the sense or faculty of taste
- tinny - having a thin, harsh, metallic sound
- coruscation - a sudden or striking display of brilliance
- murk - an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
- tweet - a short, high-pitched chirping sound, especially one made by a small bird
- feelable - capable of being felt through touch, sensation, or emotion
- kinesthetic - relating to the sense of bodily position, muscular movement, and effort
- tangibility - the quality of being perceptible by touch

### C2+
- dour - stern, gloomy, or forbidding in manner or appearance
- forbidding - unfriendly or threatening in appearance; grim
- fondle - to touch or stroke gently and affectionately
- ken - range of knowledge or sight; to know or perceive
- apparition - a ghostly figure or a sudden striking appearance
- conspicuous - clearly visible or attracting notice; striking
- meek - quiet, gentle, and submissive
- aroma - a distinctive, usually pleasant smell
- bleary - (of eyes or vision) dim, blurred, or tired-looking
- delectable - delicious; highly pleasing to the taste or senses
- vulgar - lacking refinement or good taste; coarse
- ching - an imitation of a ringing metallic sound; slang for money
- daybreak - the first appearance of light in the morning; dawn
- refined - elegant and cultured in taste or manner; freed from impurities
- unrefined - not processed or purified; coarse in manner or taste
- abash - to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
- baffle - to confuse or perplex; a device that restrains flow or sound
- behold - to see or observe, especially something remarkable
- cheery - bright and pleasant; cheerful
- din - a loud, prolonged, confused noise
- emit - to discharge or send out, as light, sound, or gas
- espy - to catch sight of, especially something distant or partly hidden
- flavorful - full of rich and pleasing flavor
- flavorsome - having a full, appetizing flavor
- grope - to feel about uncertainly with the hands, as in the dark
- loathe - to feel intense dislike or disgust for
- observant - quick to notice things; attentive
- tumult - a loud, confused noise or a state of violent disorder and commotion
- uproar - a loud and impassioned noise or public outburst of protest
- ambrosial - exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; worthy of the gods
- cimmerian - very dark or gloomy, as in perpetual darkness
- clatter - to make a loud rattling sound, as of hard objects striking
- darkling - in the dark or growing dark; obscure
- decorous - correct and proper in behavior or appearance
- flavorous - full of flavor; savory
- gamy - having the strong flavor or smell of game meat; spirited
- leer - to look in a lustful, sly, or malicious way
- loudness - the quality or degree of being loud; perceived sound intensity
- microscopical - of or relating to the microscope; visible only under magnification
- noiseless - making or accompanied by no sound
- noisome - having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or disagreeable
- odor - a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
- oversight - an unintentional failure to notice; supervision or watchful care
- semblance - an outward appearance or likeness, often superficial
- sentience - the capacity to feel, perceive, or experience sensations
- sparkler - a hand-held firework that emits bright sparks
- stillness - the absence of movement or sound; calm quiet
- unseemly - not in good taste or proper; indecorous
- acerbic - sharp and biting in tone, manner, or taste
- behear - to hear or listen to (archaic)
- bruit - to spread a report or rumor; an abnormal sound heard in auscultation
- caliginous - (literary) misty, dim, or dark; obscure
- caress - to touch or stroke gently and lovingly
- darksome - dark or gloomy; shadowy
- decorously - in a manner showing proper decorum and good taste
- discordant - disagreeing or clashing; harsh and unharmonious in sound
- fishwife - a woman who sells fish; a coarse, loud-mouthed woman
- fizz - a hissing or bubbling sound, or effervescence in a drink
- flaming - burning with flames; bright red or intense
- fleer - to laugh or grin mockingly; a derisive look or remark
- forgiveness - the act of pardoning an offense or ceasing to feel resentment
- gloominess - the state of being dark, dim, or melancholy
- homeliness - plainness of appearance, or simple, unpretentious comfort
- insulation - material used to prevent the passage of heat, sound, or electricity
- lowering - dark and threatening, as of the sky; scowling
- murky - dark, dim, and unclear; obscure or suspect
- quietness - the state of being calm, still, or free from noise
- scrunch - to crush or crumple, or to make a crunching sound
- skulk - to move or lurk furtively in order to avoid notice
- soundless - making or accompanied by no sound; silent
- sunshiny - bright with sunshine; cheerful
- transfigurement - a transformation in form or appearance, especially an exalting one
- acclamation - loud and enthusiastic approval or applause
- acidulent - somewhat sour or sharp in taste or temper
- acoustical - relating to sound or the science of sound
- acuity - sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
- advertent - attentive; heedful and giving careful notice
- alertness - the state of being watchful and quick to notice or respond
- auditory - relating to the sense or organs of hearing
- aviso - a dispatch boat, or an official notice or advice
- banging - informally excellent or very good; also a loud repeated knocking
- blare - to sound loudly and harshly; a loud raucous noise
- choky - tending to choke or feel constricted; British slang for prison
- clairvoyance - the supposed power to perceive things beyond normal sensory contact
- clamorous - loud and insistent in noise or demand
- clink - to make a light sharp ringing sound; informally, prison
- clunk - a dull heavy sound, as of metal striking metal
- comeliness - pleasing physical appearance; attractiveness
- confessional - a booth for hearing confession; intimately self-revealing
- creaky - making a harsh squeaking sound; stiff and decrepit
- dawning - the beginning or first appearance of something
- deafen - to make deaf or overwhelm with noise
- deafening - extremely loud
- deface - to spoil the surface or appearance of
- descry - to catch sight of or discern something distant or obscure
- disfigure - to spoil the appearance of; mar
- disfigurement - a spoiling of appearance; a marring blemish
- earsplitting - extremely loud and harsh to the ear
- embitter - to make someone feel resentful or bitter
- espial - the act of spying or catching sight of something
- flare - a sudden bright burst of flame or light; a signaling fire
- footstep - the sound or mark of a foot taking a step
- fragrancy - sweetness of smell; fragrance
- garish - obtrusively bright, showy, or gaudy
- gride - to scrape or cut with a grating sound
- guffaw - a loud, hearty burst of laughter
- guise - an external appearance or pretence concealing the truth
- haptic - relating to the sense of touch or tactile perception
- hark - to listen attentively; used to call attention to a sound
- hooter - a device that makes a hooting sound, such as a horn or siren
- illogical - lacking sound reasoning; contrary to logic
- inartistically - in a manner lacking artistic taste or skill
- kowtow - to act with excessive deference; to kneel and touch the forehead to the ground
- marbleize - to give something the streaked, mottled appearance of marble
- monition - a warning or admonition; a formal notice
- optic - relating to the eye or vision; a lens or eye
- outstare - to stare at someone longer than they can, until they look away
- pasty - pale and unhealthy in appearance; also a filled folded pastry
- pat - to touch lightly with a flat hand; also exactly apt or glib
- pinched - drawn and tense in appearance, especially from cold, hunger, or strain
- pitchy - resembling, full of, or covered with pitch; intensely dark
- putrefaction - the decay of organic matter accompanied by a foul smell
- quack - a fraudulent medical practitioner, or the sound a duck makes
- reptilelike - resembling a reptile in appearance or manner
- scratchy - rough and irritating to the touch; making a harsh, grating sound
- screaming - making or characterized by loud, shrill cries; strikingly conspicuous
- seemly - conforming to accepted notions of propriety or good taste
- sensate - perceived by or endowed with the senses; sensory in nature
- sensory - relating to sensation or the physical senses
- shriek - a shrill, piercing cry or sound
- sightlessness - the state of being unable to see; blindness
- spectral - ghostly in appearance, or relating to a spectrum of light
- spiceless - lacking spice, flavor, or piquancy; bland
- squawk - a loud harsh cry, especially of a bird
- stygian - very dark, gloomy, or infernal, like the river Styx
- sunnily - in a cheerful, bright, or sunny manner
- superimposition - the placing of one thing over another, especially so both remain visible
- sweetness - the quality of being sweet in taste, sound, or temperament
- tacky - showing poor taste and quality; or slightly sticky to the touch
- tintinnabulation - the ringing or sound of bells
- unkempt - untidy or disheveled in appearance
- unmind - to take no notice of; disregard
- unspicy - lacking spice or pungent flavor; mild
- velvety - soft and smooth like velvet in texture, sound, or taste
- veneer - a thin decorative covering; a deceptive outward appearance
- visibility - the state of being able to be seen; the distance one can see
- waxen - made of or resembling wax; smooth, pale, and lifeless in appearance
- whiff - a brief, faint smell carried on the air, or a slight trace of something
- acoluthic - psychology: relating to a residual or fading sensation that immediately follows a stimulus
- brool - a low roaring sound or deep, sustained murmur
- aglare - glaring fiercely or shining with a harsh, dazzling light
- field-glass - a small portable telescope, often held in one hand, for viewing distant objects outdoors
- halitus - exhaled breath, especially when perceptible by its warmth or odor
- sensibile - philosophy, especially in Bertrand Russell: an object with the metaphysical and physical status of a sense-datum that can become one when perceived but need not actually be perceived
- plunkety-plunk - onomatopoeic: a repeated dull plunking or clopping sound, such as hoofbeats or notes on a stringed instrument
- whinner - dialectal: to whine or cry in a weak, high-pitched manner
- screak - to make a harsh, high-pitched creaking or screeching sound
- outgaze - to look at someone more steadily or persistently until they look away
- guggle - to make the bubbling or gurgling sound of liquid flowing through a narrow opening
- lynx-eyed - having exceptionally keen sight or powers of observation
- bombinate - rare: to make a continuous buzzing, humming, or droning sound
- indiscernibility - the state of being impossible to perceive, distinguish, or tell apart
- rat-tat - a rapid series of short, sharp knocks or tapping sounds
- deave - Scots and Northern English: to deafen, stun, or weary someone with loud or persistent noise
- crepitate - to make a series of sharp crackling or rattling sounds

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