Percipient (Noun)
Meaning
A person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The percipient, standing on the mountain peak, was struck by the breathtaking view that unfolded before her eyes.
- As a percipient observer of human behavior, the psychologist was able to pick up on subtle cues that others might miss.
- The artist was a percipient person who drew inspiration from the sights, sounds, and smells of the city streets.
- After the accident, the percipient driver reported that she had seen the pedestrian step into the crosswalk just before impact.
- As a percipient and attentive listener, the therapist was able to grasp the underlying emotions and concerns that her client was trying to express.