— sentiently , adv.
/sen"sheuhnt/ , adj.
1. having the power of perception by the senses; conscious.
2. characterized by sensation and consciousness.
n.
3. a person or thing that is sentient.
4. Archaic. the conscious mind.
[ 1595-1605; sentient- (s. of sentiens, prp. of sentire to feel), equiv. to senti- v. s. + -ent- -ENT ]