Smell synonyms
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A substance, such as a perfume or cologne, designed to emit a pleasant odor.
A smell; odor
The definition of an aroma is a smell or scent.
A quality of something that is perceived by the sense of smell:
The definition of an essence is a concentrated form of a flavor or fragrance.
(Slang) A scandal or controversy:
The definition of a stench is a nasty smell.
The act by which something is smelled.
nasal sensory power
The sense of smell
The act or process of exhaling, or sending forth in the form of steam or vapor; evaporation.
Sniff is defined as to draw in air through the nose, or to detect or figure something out.
Something that comes forth from a source; thing emitted
(Obs.) A way followed or path taken
Perfume means to give a nice smell to something.
A gaseous or vaporous emission, especially a foul-smelling one.
Emanate is defined as to come from or send forth.
(Chiefly British) Smoke or vapor.
(Chem.) A number of solid or liquid particles within a gas
A finding out or being found out
The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment:
rancidity
The state of being rancid.
get a whiff of
To use the sense of smell
smell to high heaven
(Uncountable) The state of being unclean
The act or process of smelling.
response to olfactory stimuli
The sense of smell
To draw something such as air or smoke into the lungs by breathing; inspire.
To see, to be aware of, to understand.
breathe (related)
To inhale air or another gas:
An aromatic substance, such as wood or a gum, that is burned to produce a pleasant odor.
(Chiefly Brit.) To avoid as because of fear; shrink from
Whiff is defined as to blow smoke in puffs.
catch (or get) a whiff of
the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
The sense of smell
The sense of touch:
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
A fragrant smell or aroma; esp., the characteristic aroma of a wine or brandy
Something that is drawn along or follows behind; a train:
mustiness
The characteristic of being musty.
olfactory sensitivity
The sense of smell
To sniff or snort
A particular atmosphere or quality that seems to arise from and surround a person or thing
the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
The definition of spirit is the soul of a living being, a ghost, mood or loyalty.
(Archaic) An odor; smell; aroma
become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
To discover or ascertain the existence, presence, or fact of.
To defeat an opponent by a small margin.
The definition of air is the mixture of oxygen, nitrogen and other gasses that are consistently present around us.
The definition of atmosphere is an overall feeling and/or effect of a place, specially if it is an environment of pleasure or interest.
A particular state of mind or emotion:
(Music) A sound of distinct pitch, quality, and duration; a note.
suggest (related)
To mention as something to think over, act on, etc.; bring to the mind for consideration
be (related)
A general impression produced by a predominant quality or characteristic
any property detected by the olfactory system
The act or instance of looking:
To be the first nonnative person to find, come to, or see (a continent, river, etc.)
To give an indication; be suggestive. Often used with of:
An act or instance of touching or feeling:
To appreciate, enjoy or relish something
smell of (related)
musky (related)
acrid (related)
pungent (related)
foetid (related)
woodsmoke (related)
wood-smoke (related)
sulphurous (related)
foul-smelling (related)
To make or push (a way, etc.) cautiously or slowly with the front forward
The definition of olfactory is related to the sense of smell.
osmatic
Having or characterized by a well-developed sense of smell.
(offensive smell) stink
hyperosmia
Hypersensitivity of the sense of smell.
To use the sense of smell
fust
(Obsolete) To decay.
The definition of sense is to perceive, or be aware of something.
(sweet smell) fragrance
A strong, disagreeable smell; stench
Synonym Study
- Aroma suggests a pervasive, pleasant, often sharp odor the aroma of fine tobacco
- Odor suggests a heavier emanation and, therefore, one that is more generally perceptible and more clearly recognizable chemical odors
- Scent refers to the emanation from the thing smelled, often implying that it can be discriminated only by a sensitive sense of smell the scent of a hunted animal
- Smell is the most general word for any quality perceived through the olfactory sense foul and fresh smells
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