sixth sense

noun
UK: /ˌsɪksθ ˈsens/
US: /ˌsɪksθ ˈsens/

  1. A special ability to know or feel things that others cannot, or to predict what will happen.

    1. She seemed to have a sixth sense about danger.
    2. My grandmother always knew when someone was lying; she had a sixth sense for deceit.

  2. A heightened intuitive ability or extrasensory perception.

    1. Some people believe women possess a stronger sixth sense than men.
    2. He relied on his sixth sense to guide him through the negotiations, trusting his gut instincts.

Synonyms

hunch presentiment instinct premonition intuition

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sixth sense" in English means: A special ability to know or feel things that others cannot, or to predict what will happen., A heightened intuitive ability or extrasensory perception..

The phonetic transcription of "sixth sense" is /ˌsɪksθ ˈsens/ in British English and /ˌsɪksθ ˈsens/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sixth sense": hunch, presentiment, instinct, premonition, intuition.

Example usage of "sixth sense": "She seemed to have a sixth sense about danger.". More examples on the page.