sentient

adjective
UK: /ˈsɛn.ʃənt/
US: /ˈsen.tʃənt/

  1. Able to experience feelings and sensations.

    1. The dog seemed sentient, understanding every word I said.
    2. Humans are sentient beings, capable of complex thoughts and emotions, which differentiates us.

  2. Having the power of perception through the senses.

    1. Is that robot really sentient?
    2. The novel explores the idea of a sentient artificial intelligence that can learn and adapt to its environment.

Synonyms

conscious aware feeling perceptive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sentient" in English means: Able to experience feelings and sensations., Having the power of perception through the senses..

The phonetic transcription of "sentient" is /ˈsɛn.ʃənt/ in British English and /ˈsen.tʃənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sentient": conscious, aware, feeling, perceptive.

Example usage of "sentient": "The dog seemed sentient, understanding every word I said.". More examples on the page.