# 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; frequency rank 63 - look — To turn your eyes toward something in order to see it.; frequency rank 78 - still — Without moving or making a sound.; frequency rank 137 - feel — To experience a physical, emotional, or mental state.; frequency rank 184 - listen — To pay attention to a sound with your ears.; frequency rank 225 - hear — To notice a sound with your ears.; frequency rank 228 - miss — To feel sad because someone or something is no longer with you.; frequency rank 274 - watch — To look at something or someone for a period of time, paying attention.; frequency rank 357 - quiet — Making little or no noise.; frequency rank 649 - finish — To complete something or bring it to an end.; frequency rank 742 - dark — The absence of light.; frequency rank 750 - video — A recording of moving pictures and sound that you can watch on a screen.; frequency rank 1267 - exciting — Making you feel very interested, eager, or thrilled.; frequency rank 1854 - boring — Not interesting; making you feel tired and impatient.; frequency rank 1939 - glasses — A pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to help you see.; frequency rank 2023 ### A2 - clear — Easy to understand, see, or hear.; frequency rank 531 - lose — To stop having something, often by accident.; frequency rank 547 - touch — The sense by which you feel things through your skin.; frequency rank 589 - sound — Something that you hear; what is produced by vibrations and heard by the ear.; frequency rank 590 - sense — One of the natural powers (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) by which we perceive the world.; frequency rank 627 - sweet — Having the taste of sugar.; frequency rank 637 - mark — A spot, line, or stain on a surface that you can see.; frequency rank 877 - scene — The place where something, especially an event or accident, happens.; frequency rank 932 - smell — To notice or sense an odour through your nose.; frequency rank 956 - cry — To shed tears because you feel sad, hurt, or upset.; frequency rank 993 - notice — Attention paid to someone or something.; frequency rank 1175 - sky — the space above the earth where you can see the sun, clouds, and stars; frequency rank 1273 - clearly — In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.; frequency rank 1395 - loud — Making a lot of noise; high in volume.; frequency rank 1499 - view — What you can see from a particular place, especially beautiful scenery.; frequency rank 1574 - noise — A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant.; frequency rank 1650 - alarm — A device that makes a loud sound to warn of danger.; frequency rank 1735 - bright — Full of light; shining strongly.; frequency rank 1779 - silence — A complete lack of sound.; frequency rank 1792 - appear — To seem to be a certain way.; frequency rank 2089 - physical — Relating to the body rather than the mind.; frequency rank 2131 - midnight — Twelve o'clock at night.; frequency rank 2149 - disappear — To stop being visible; to go out of sight.; frequency rank 2221 - embarrassing — Making someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable.; frequency rank 2700 - cheer — To shout loudly to show approval, support, or joy.; frequency rank 2804 - tone — The quality of a person's voice that shows how they feel.; frequency rank 2830 - shout — To say something very loudly.; frequency rank 2904 - attractive — Pleasant to look at; good-looking.; frequency rank 3061 - photograph — A picture made with a camera.; frequency rank 3504 - softly — In a quiet way; not loudly.; frequency rank 3615 - peaceful — Quiet and calm, without noise or disturbance.; frequency rank 3742 - string — Thin cord or rope used for tying things.; frequency rank 3792 - lemon — A yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste.; frequency rank 3857 - expression — A word or phrase that people use in a particular situation.; frequency rank 3934 - appearance — The way that someone or something looks.; frequency rank 3962 - compare — To look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different.; frequency rank 4766 - sleepy — Tired and ready to fall asleep.; frequency rank 5385 - racket — A bat with a round frame and tight strings, used to hit the ball in tennis, badminton, or squash.; frequency rank 6902 - noisy — Making a lot of noise, especially loud or unpleasant noise.; frequency rank 6973 - audio — Sound, especially when it is recorded or broadcast.; frequency rank 7583 - onion — A round vegetable with a strong smell and taste, made of layers and used in cooking.; frequency rank 7672 - splash — To make liquid fly about in drops, or to hit liquid noisily.; frequency rank 7811 - sunglasses — Glasses with dark lenses that protect your eyes from bright sunlight.; frequency rank 8885 - crisp — Firm and fresh, in a pleasant way.; frequency rank 10599 - silently — Without making any sound.; frequency rank 11019 - cola — A sweet, dark, fizzy soft drink flavoured with kola nut and caramel.; frequency rank 12853 - headphone — A small speaker worn on or in the ear to listen to sound, usually in a pair.; frequency rank 63779 ### B1 - calm — Relaxed and not worried, angry, or upset.; frequency rank 674 - spot — A particular place or area.; frequency rank 1181 - bell — A hollow metal object, often cup-shaped, that rings when it is struck.; frequency rank 1203 - taste — To notice or recognize the flavour of food or drink in your mouth.; frequency rank 1239 - applause — The sound and act of clapping the hands to show approval.; frequency rank 1268 - hearing — The ability to hear sounds.; frequency rank 1450 - sight — The ability to see.; frequency rank 1503 - hidden — Placed or kept out of sight so it cannot be seen.; frequency rank 1848 - horn — A hard pointed growth on the head of some animals, such as cows or goats.; frequency rank 2017 - bang — A sudden loud noise, like an explosion or something hitting a hard surface.; frequency rank 2100 - boom — To grow or develop very quickly and successfully.; frequency rank 2265 - surface — The outer or top layer of something.; frequency rank 2299 - silent — With no sound at all; completely quiet.; frequency rank 2304 - explosion — A sudden, violent burst of energy that causes damage and noise.; frequency rank 2414 - vision — The ability to see; sight.; frequency rank 2447 - sharp — Having an edge or point that can cut or pierce easily.; frequency rank 2496 - object — A thing that you can see and touch.; frequency rank 2552 - whistle — To make a high musical sound by forcing air through your lips or teeth.; frequency rank 2740 - attend — To be present at an event or place.; frequency rank 3022 - painful — Causing physical pain.; frequency rank 3050 - deaf — Unable to hear, either completely or partly.; frequency rank 3513 - connect — To join two or more things together.; frequency rank 3818 - explode — To burst suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.; frequency rank 4436 - severe — Very bad, serious, or intense.; frequency rank 4449 - lighter — A small device that produces a flame, used for lighting cigarettes or candles.; frequency rank 4490 - faint — Hard to see, hear, or notice; not strong or clear.; frequency rank 4916 - observe — To watch someone or something carefully.; frequency rank 4930 - bore — To make someone feel tired and uninterested.; frequency rank 5416 - sigh — To breathe out slowly and loudly, often to show tiredness, sadness, or relief.; frequency rank 5447 - tasty — Having a pleasant, enjoyable flavour.; frequency rank 5488 - ink — A coloured liquid used for writing or printing.; frequency rank 5556 - cough — To push air out of your throat with a sudden, sharp sound, usually because of illness or irritation.; frequency rank 5593 - shiny — Bright and reflecting light; having a smooth, polished surface.; frequency rank 6029 - observation — The act of watching someone or something carefully.; frequency rank 6258 - visible — Able to be seen.; frequency rank 6369 - whisper — To speak very quietly using your breath, so only someone close can hear.; frequency rank 6400 - flavor — The taste of a particular food or drink.; frequency rank 6440 - bark — To make the short loud sound that a dog makes.; frequency rank 6634 - cheerful — Happy and showing good spirits.; frequency rank 7334 - trumpet — A brass musical instrument that you play by blowing into it, making a bright, high sound.; frequency rank 8074 - glimpse — A quick, incomplete look at something.; frequency rank 8252 - relaxing — Making you feel calm and free from stress; helping you to rest.; frequency rank 8643 - raspberry — A soft, sweet red berry that grows on a bush.; frequency rank 11219 - onstage — Onto or on the part of the stage that the audience can see.; frequency rank 11332 - tiring — Making you feel that you need rest; exhausting.; frequency rank 11352 - babysit — To look after a child for a short time while the parents are away, often for money.; frequency rank 11605 - resemble — To look like or be similar to someone or something.; frequency rank 12312 - eyesight — The ability to see; how well your eyes work.; frequency rank 12401 - highlight — To draw attention to something so people notice how important it is.; frequency rank 12745 - stylish — Attractive and fashionable in appearance or design.; frequency rank 13223 - safari — A trip, usually in Africa, to watch or photograph wild animals in their natural surroundings.; frequency rank 14846 - distinctly — In a clear way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.; frequency rank 15975 - visually — By means of sight; in a way relating to seeing.; frequency rank 18221 - dazzle — To make someone unable to see clearly because of very bright light.; frequency rank 18791 - loudspeaker — A device that turns an electrical signal into sound loud enough to be heard at a distance.; frequency rank 19288 - watcher — a person who watches or closely observes someone or something; frequency rank 19746 - noticeable — Easy to see or notice.; frequency rank 21458 - shadowy — Full of shadows; dark and hard to see in.; frequency rank 25143 - firework — A device that explodes with bright colored lights and loud bangs, used for celebrations.; frequency rank 28805 - thunderous — Extremely loud, like thunder.; frequency rank 32754 - noisily — In a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly.; frequency rank 36655 ### B2 - gunshot — The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes.; frequency rank 2544 - blast — To break or destroy something using explosives.; frequency rank 2923 - slap — To hit someone with the open hand, often on the face.; frequency rank 3495 - buzz — To make a low, continuous humming sound, like a bee.; frequency rank 3951 - smash — To break something suddenly and violently into pieces.; frequency rank 4208 - stink — To have a strong, unpleasant smell.; frequency rank 4525 - foul — Very unpleasant to smell, taste, or touch; disgusting.; frequency rank 4576 - flame — The bright burning gas you see in a fire.; frequency rank 4691 - hush — To make someone or something become quiet, or to become quiet.; frequency rank 5201 - slam — To shut something with great force, making a loud noise.; frequency rank 6897 - detect — To notice or discover something that is hard to see or find.; frequency rank 7171 - clap — To hit your hands together repeatedly to show you are pleased.; frequency rank 7182 - jingle — a light, repeated ringing sound made when small metal or glass objects strike one another; frequency rank 7209 - humiliating — Making someone feel ashamed, foolish, or embarrassed.; frequency rank 7230 - roar — Of an animal such as a lion, to make a long, loud, deep sound.; frequency rank 7405 - herb — A plant whose leaves or seeds are used to add flavour to food.; frequency rank 7702 - microphone — A device that turns sound into an electrical signal so it can be recorded or made louder.; frequency rank 7868 - yummy — Very pleasant to taste; delicious.; frequency rank 7924 - zoom — To move very fast, often with a humming sound.; frequency rank 8111 - distinguished — Very successful and respected; famous for great achievements.; frequency rank 8138 - peacefully — In a calm and quiet way, without trouble or violence.; frequency rank 8176 - fascinated — Extremely interested in something.; frequency rank 8787 - perception — The way you understand or think about something.; frequency rank 9483 - pow — used to imitate or emphasize the sudden sound of a gunshot, explosion, or hard impact; frequency rank 9554 - peep — To look quickly or secretly, especially through a small opening.; frequency rank 9711 - revelation — A surprising fact that is made known, especially one that changes how you see things.; frequency rank 9890 - dim — Not bright; giving or having little light.; frequency rank 9947 - distinct — Clearly different or separate from something else.; frequency rank 10064 - fragrance — A pleasant smell.; frequency rank 10685 - ting — a light, clear, high-pitched metallic sound, like that of a small bell or coin; frequency rank 11154 - squeak — a short, high-pitched sound made by a small animal or by objects rubbing together; frequency rank 12704 - peer — To look closely or with difficulty, as if trying to see something clearly.; frequency rank 13281 - perceive — To become aware of something through the senses, especially sight.; frequency rank 13335 - blindfold — a strip of cloth or other covering placed over the eyes to prevent sight; frequency rank 14099 - blindly — Without being able to see, or without looking.; frequency rank 14373 - blindness — The condition of not being able to see.; frequency rank 14874 - elegance — Graceful beauty and good taste in appearance, manners, or style.; frequency rank 15501 - fearsome — Frightening, especially in appearance.; frequency rank 15793 - inadequate — Not enough or not good enough for what is needed.; frequency rank 16539 - tiresome — Making you feel bored or annoyed; tedious.; frequency rank 16847 - sulfur — A bright yellow chemical element (symbol S) with a strong smell, used in matches, gunpowder, and many industrial products.; frequency rank 17888 - faintly — in a way that is weak, quiet, dim, or hard to notice; frequency rank 18248 - distortion — A change that makes something untrue or inaccurate; a misrepresentation.; frequency rank 18436 - overhear — To hear something that you were not meant to hear, usually by accident.; frequency rank 19581 - trample — To step on something heavily and crush or damage it with your feet.; frequency rank 20430 - decorative — Intended to make something look attractive rather than to be useful.; frequency rank 21835 - narcissistic — Excessively focused on oneself, one's appearance, or one's own importance.; frequency rank 22168 - sizzle — to make a hissing sound like food cooking in hot fat; frequency rank 25662 - interactive — allowing the user to take part and respond, rather than just watch or listen.; frequency rank 25793 - crackle — to make a rapid series of short, sharp popping sounds; frequency rank 28222 - softness — The quality of being easy to press or pleasant to touch.; frequency rank 29254 - amplifier — A piece of electronic equipment that makes a sound or signal louder or stronger.; frequency rank 29567 - mutter — To speak quietly and unclearly, often when complaining or annoyed.; frequency rank 30339 - gaudy — Too bright or showy in a way that lacks taste.; frequency rank 30413 - indignity — A situation that makes you feel ashamed or that you are not respected.; frequency rank 33168 - bellow — To shout in a very loud, deep voice.; frequency rank 33831 - spellbound — So fascinated by something that you cannot look or turn away; completely captivated.; frequency rank 35974 - tactile — Relating to the sense of touch.; frequency rank 37842 - outwardly — In the way something appears on the surface; in outer appearance.; frequency rank 38807 - uncomfortably — In a way that is physically unpleasant.; frequency rank 39948 - cornet — A brass musical instrument, slightly smaller than a trumpet and with a bright tone.; frequency rank 41060 - binocular — using or involving both eyes together; frequency rank 62330 - mortify — To make someone feel very embarrassed or ashamed.; frequency rank 73177 - wearisome — Making you feel tired or bored; tedious.; frequency rank 79064 - mechanize — To replace manual work with machines.; frequency rank 195163 - unclearly — In a way that is hard to understand, see, or hear.; frequency rank 211143 - collocation — A pair or group of words that are often used together and sound natural to native speakers.; frequency rank 1184242 - squeal — to make a high-pitched, loud sound, often due to excitement or fear ### C1 - spy — A person who secretly collects information about an enemy country, company, or person.; frequency rank 2495 - screech — a loud, harsh, high-pitched cry or noise; frequency rank 5397 - stark — Bare, plain, and empty in appearance.; frequency rank 5674 - buzzer — A device that makes a buzzing sound as a signal.; frequency rank 6210 - interference — The act of getting involved in something that does not concern you.; frequency rank 7730 - frustrating — Making you feel annoyed or impatient because you cannot do or achieve something.; frequency rank 8353 - bouquet — A bunch of flowers arranged nicely, often given as a gift.; frequency rank 9495 - flatter — To praise someone, often insincerely, to please them or win favour.; frequency rank 9534 - clarity — The quality of being clear and easy to understand.; frequency rank 10361 - fiddle — To touch or play with something with your fingers, often nervously or aimlessly.; frequency rank 10567 - honk — To sound a car horn.; frequency rank 11370 - clash — To disagree strongly or come into conflict.; frequency rank 11813 - obscure — Not known by many people.; frequency rank 12198 - rumble — To make a low, heavy, continuous sound.; frequency rank 13346 - vibrant — Bright and strong in colour.; frequency rank 15599 - acoustic — (of a musical instrument) producing sound naturally, without electrical amplification.; frequency rank 16418 - hiss — a fricative sound, especially as an expression of disapproval; frequency rank 17066 - optical — Relating to sight or the eyes.; frequency rank 17553 - perceptive — Quick to notice and understand things, especially subtle ones.; frequency rank 17813 - clank — a loud, hard, resonant sound made when pieces of metal strike one another; frequency rank 17870 - degrading — Treating someone without respect and making them feel worthless or ashamed.; frequency rank 17882 - unsettling — Making you feel worried, uneasy, or uncomfortable.; frequency rank 18433 - disruption — An interruption that stops something from continuing normally.; frequency rank 20268 - tranquil — Calm, quiet, and peaceful.; frequency rank 22703 - tingle — to feel or cause a slight prickling, stinging, or vibrating sensation; frequency rank 22957 - homely — Simple, comfortable, and reminding you of home (British usage).; frequency rank 26258 - grumble — To complain about something in a quiet, unhappy way.; frequency rank 26861 - raspy — harsh, rough, or grating in sound; frequency rank 28434 - stately — Grand, impressive, and dignified in appearance.; frequency rank 28537 - subtly — In a quiet, delicate way that is not obvious or easy to notice.; frequency rank 28994 - acoustics — The qualities of a room or building that affect how clearly sound can be heard in it.; frequency rank 30538 - acidic — Containing acid, or having a pH lower than 7.; frequency rank 33374 - complementary — Combining well with something else to make a complete or better whole.; frequency rank 41444 - gurgle — to make a low bubbling sound, especially as liquid moves through a narrow space; frequency rank 48944 - muffle — to make a sound quieter or less distinct, especially by covering its source; frequency rank 51994 - goggle — to stare with the eyes wide open, especially in surprise or amazement; frequency rank 54026 - amplification — The act of making something larger, fuller, or more detailed.; frequency rank 54267 - disquieting — Making you feel worried or uneasy.; frequency rank 62538 - torchlight — light cast by a burning torch or, especially in British English, a handheld flashlight; frequency rank 66417 - attune — to make someone receptive or sensitive to a situation, idea, need, or signal, often used as be attuned to; frequency rank 173116 - sedately — In a calm, quiet, unhurried way.; frequency rank 361917 - tastebud — One of the tiny organs on the tongue that let you taste flavours.; frequency rank 587820 - 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 ### C2 - tang — a strong, sharp, and distinctive taste or smell; frequency rank 8155 - tweet — a short, high-pitched chirping sound, especially one made by a small bird; frequency rank 11218 - howl — a long loud emotional utterance; frequency rank 11875 - clang — a loud resonant repeating noise; frequency rank 15563 - malice — The desire to harm others or to see them suffer.; frequency rank 16612 - tinkle — to make a series of light, clear ringing sounds; frequency rank 19787 - glittering — sparkling or shining with many small flashes of light; frequency rank 19996 - hue — a color or shade of color; frequency rank 21024 - tinny — having a thin, harsh, metallic sound; frequency rank 22598 - clack — a sharp, hard sound made when solid objects strike together; frequency rank 24772 - squint — To look at something with your eyes partly closed, often because of bright light or to see better.; frequency rank 25311 - jangle — to make or cause a harsh, discordant metallic ringing sound; frequency rank 25987 - blam — used to represent a sudden explosive impact or gunshot; frequency rank 28034 - radiance — bright light or a warm glow sent out from something; frequency rank 28960 - resounding — Very great and unmistakable; emphatic; frequency rank 31640 - sensuous — giving pleasure to or strongly appealing to the physical senses; frequency rank 35258 - lurid — Describing shocking or horrifying things, especially violence or sex, in too much vivid detail.; frequency rank 36641 - olfactory — relating to the sense of smell or to the organs used for smelling; frequency rank 39769 - vapid — lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest; frequency rank 45129 - dowdy — lacking in smartness or taste; frequency rank 45644 - pitter-patter — a rapid succession of light tapping sounds, especially footsteps or raindrops; frequency rank 45849 - exude — To show a quality or feeling strongly and clearly through the way you look or behave.; frequency rank 46455 - resound — To be filled with a loud sound that echoes around; frequency rank 46536 - twang — a sharp, vibrating sound like that of a plucked string; frequency rank 47540 - telescopic — Made of parts that slide into one another so the whole can be made longer or shorter.; frequency rank 49165 - condiment — a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment; frequency rank 51536 - crawly — moving by crawling or seeming to be full of crawling creatures; frequency rank 56458 - hallucinatory — relating to, consisting of, or producing hallucinations; frequency rank 62530 - murk — an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance; frequency rank 70777 - aural — relating to or characterized by an aura; frequency rank 70992 - intelligible — well articulated or enunciated, and loud enough to be heard distinctly; frequency rank 73050 - whish — a soft rushing or hissing sound made by rapid movement through air or water; frequency rank 78670 - sputter — to make a series of soft explosive, spitting, or popping sounds; frequency rank 86560 - chirrup — a short, repeated high-pitched sound such as the call of a small bird or insect; frequency rank 91145 - cacophonous — having an unpleasant sound; frequency rank 96396 - siss — to make or utter with a sharp hissing sound; frequency rank 103878 - odorous — having or giving off a noticeable or distinctive smell; frequency rank 108081 - whang — a loud, sharp, resonant sound, especially one made by a forceful impact; frequency rank 113443 - resoundingly — In a clear and unmistakable way; emphatically; frequency rank 129880 - nearsightedness — the condition of seeing nearby objects clearly but distant objects indistinctly; frequency rank 167466 - euphonious — pleasant, harmonious, and agreeable to the ear; frequency rank 169811 - impalpable — unable to be touched or physically felt; intangible or insubstantial; frequency rank 178767 - lorgnette — a pair of eyeglasses mounted in a frame with a handle and held in front of the eyes rather than worn; frequency rank 181244 - kinesthetic — relating to the sense of bodily position, muscular movement, and effort; frequency rank 213841 - insensibility — lack of physical sensation or awareness; unconsciousness; frequency rank 216646 - unperceived — not perceived, noticed, or consciously registered; frequency rank 218762 - syllabic — Relating to syllables.; frequency rank 255258 - clangor — a loud, resonant noise or confused series of metallic sounds; frequency rank 282287 - effulgence — brilliant radiance or a dazzling emission of light; frequency rank 282578 - inartistic — Lacking artistic skill or taste.; frequency rank 293894 - sough — to make a low, continuous murmuring, sighing, or rustling sound; frequency rank 324504 - tangibility — the quality of being perceptible by touch; frequency rank 338627 - pomander — historical: a ball of aromatic substances carried for fragrance or as a supposed protection against infection; frequency rank 353799 - unobserving — failing to notice or pay careful attention; unobservant; frequency rank 485969 - luridly — In a way that describes shocking things in too much vivid or sensational detail.; frequency rank 514432 - crepitation — a crackling, rattling, or popping sound; frequency rank 555405 - gustation — the sense or faculty of taste; frequency rank 657378 - unwinking — not blinking or closing the eyes; frequency rank 885141 - coruscation — a sudden or striking display of brilliance; frequency rank 1427140 - perspicaciously — in a manner showing keen mental perception and understanding - tactual — relating to the sense of touch - tintinnabulum — a small tinkling bell, especially a historical bell used to summon members of a religious community - savorless — having little or no taste, flavor, or appetizing quality - feelable — capable of being felt through touch, sensation, or emotion ### C2+ - whinner — dialectal: to whine or cry in a weak, high-pitched manner; frequency rank 292359 - rat-tat — a rapid series of short, sharp knocks or tapping sounds; frequency rank 315661 - guggle — to make the bubbling or gurgling sound of liquid flowing through a narrow opening; frequency rank 1332948 - 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 - screak — to make a harsh, high-pitched creaking or screeching sound - outgaze — to look at someone more steadily or persistently until they look away - 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 - 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