Smell
Word | SMELL |
Character | 5 |
Hyphenation | smell |
Pronunciations | /smɛl/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Smell"
What do we mean by smell?
The sense, located in the nasal cavities of mammals and relying on the olfactory nerves, by which molecules borne in a fluid such as air can be perceived; the olfactory sense. noun
A similar sense in other animals, as insects' ability to perceive air-borne molecules with their antennae. noun
The act or an instance of smelling. noun
A quality of something that is perceived by the sense of smell; an odor. noun
A distinctive enveloping or characterizing quality; an aura or trace. noun
To perceive (an odor) by the sense of smell. intransitive verb
To perceive or detect (something) by a chemosensory organ, such as an antenna. intransitive verb
To inhale the air near (something); sniff. intransitive verb
To detect or discover, as by intuition or inference. intransitive verb
To use the sense of smell. intransitive verb
To sniff. intransitive verb
To have or emit an odor. intransitive verb
To have or emit an unpleasant odor; stink. intransitive verb
To be suggestive; have a touch of something. intransitive verb
To appear to be dishonest or corrupt. intransitive verb
A sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance.
The sense that detects odours.
A conclusion or intuition that a situation is wrong, more complex than it seems, or otherwise inappropriate.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Smell
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Cross Reference for Smell
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