A sixth sense Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɪksθ/ /ˈsɛns
uh SIXTH SENS
æɪ/ /sˈɪksθ/ /sˈɛns
uh SIXTH SENS
Definition
A special ability to understand or sense things that cannot be explained by the usual five senses; a kind of intuition or feeling about something.
Usage & Nuances
Used both seriously and semi-jokingly; often refers to intuition about people or danger. Common with 'have' as in 'have a sixth sense.' Not literal; avoid for scientific contexts.
Spanish: sexto sentidoPortuguese (BR): sexto sentidoPortuguese (PT): sexto sentidoChinese (Simplified): 第六感Chinese (Traditional): 第六感Hindi: छठी इंद्रियArabic: حاسة سادسةBengali: ষষ্ঠ ইন্দ্রিয় - ছয়টি অনুভূতি (অন্তর্জ্ঞান)Russian: шестое чувство - интуицияJapanese: 第六感Vietnamese: giác quan thứ sáuKorean: 육감Turkish: altıncı hisUrdu: چھٹی حسIndonesian: indera keenam
Example Sentences
My mom seems to have a sixth sense about when I'm sad.
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Some animals seem to have a sixth sense for danger.
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He trusted his sixth sense and avoided the accident.
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I always know who's about to call me—it's like I've got a sixth sense!
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Do you ever get that feeling, like a sixth sense telling you something's wrong?
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She swears she has a sixth sense when it comes to finding lost keys.
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