having the power of perception by the senses; conscious.

characterized by sensation and consciousness.

a person or thing that is sentient.

Archaic . the conscious mind.

adjective

able to recognize , alert , apperceptive , attentive , awake , aware , cognizant , feeling , informed , in on , in the right mind , knowing , noticing , observing , perceiving , receptive , recognizing , responsive , seeing , sensitive to , understanding , watchful , alive , sensible , wise , impressible , impressionable , susceptible , susceptive