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Definition of smelling - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
odoroushaving a noticeable odor, pleasant or unpleasant
- The room was smelling of fresh paint.
Noun
perceiving odorsRare sense of noticing smells through the noseRare
- Smelling is important for tasting food.
Expressions with smelling
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emerge from trouble with reputation unharmed or even improved
Despite the scandal, he will come out smelling like a rose.
emerge from trouble with reputation improved or unharmed
After the scandal, she came out smelling of roses.
showing a relaxed and mindful attitude toward life
She has a stopping and smelling the roses attitude every weekend.
having a bad or offensive odor
The unpleasant-smelling garbage attracted flies.
emitting a foul odor like decaying matter
The putrid-smelling garbage made everyone gag.
emitting a strong offensive smell
The foul-smelling river was a health hazard.
having a pleasant scent or fragrance
The sweet-smelling roses filled the room with their aroma.
having a very strong unpleasant odor
The rank-smelling garbage needed to be taken out.
having a very bad or offensive smell
The evil-smelling garbage made everyone leave the room.
having an unpleasant odor
The ill-smelling garbage made everyone wrinkle their noses..
having a pleasant or sweet scent
The nice-smelling flowers filled the room with fragrance.
having an odor that is pleasing
The garden is full of pleasant-smelling flowers.
having a strong odor
The strong-smelling cheese filled the room with its aroma.
having the scent of tansy herb
The garden was filled with tansy-smelling flowers.
ammonium carbonate inhaled to restore consciousness
She used smelling salt to wake him up.
small container for aromatic substances
The antique shop had a Victorian smelling bottle.
Origin of smelling
Old English, smæl (small) + -ing (action)
Terms with smelling included in their meaning
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medical
organ on the face for smelling and breathing
type of plant
strong-smelling plant grown for edible bulbs used in cooking
flavor
tasting or smelling like a small green citrus fruit
food smell
tasting or smelling like lemon, often sharply acidic
smell
pleasant smell from a sweet-smelling substance
animal
snake's sensory organ used for smelling
taste
tasting or smelling like smoke from a strong hardwood
purple herb
plant with sweet-smelling bluish-purple flowers
animal
nocturnal mammal that can spray a foul-smelling liquid
animal instinct
recognize or detect as if by smelling
smelling
perceive a smell by inhaling through the nose
smelling action
act of smelling something briefly
chemical
strong-smelling cleaning liquid used to remove grease and stains
taste smell
tasting or smelling like cherries
food drink
tasting or smelling like lemon
presence of mold
covered with or smelling of mold
nose related
connected with smelling, including structures used for it
organism
animal organ making strong-smelling substances for communication or defense
detecting
detect something as if by smelling
senses
act of smelling something by inhaling
taste smell
tasting or smelling like strawberries
taste smell
tasting or smelling like strawberries
plant
vine with sweet, musky-smelling fruit
food drink
tasting or smelling like vanilla
Examples of smelling in a sentence
The smelling flowers filled the garden with fragrance. Smelling helps animals detect danger. Loss of smelling can affect daily life.
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- French:odorant, odorat, ...
- German:riechend, Riechen, ...
- Italian:odoroso, olfatto, ...
- Spanish:oloroso, olfato, ...
- Portuguese:cheiroso, olfato, ...
- Chinese:有气味的, 嗅觉, ...
- Japanese:匂いがする, 嗅覚, ...
- Arabic:ذو رائحة, حاسَّة الشَّم, ...
- Hebrew:רֵיחָנִי, חוּשׁ הָרֵיחַ, ...
- Russian:пахучий, обоняние, ...
- Ukrainian:пахучий, відчуття запаху, ...
- Hindi:गंधयुक्त, गंध पहचानना, ...
Definition of smell - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
detect scenttr./intr. perceive a scent through the nosetr./intr.
- She can smell the flowers from here.
2.
emit odorintr. emit an odor, pleasant or unpleasantintr.
- The kitchen smells of fresh bread.
3.
sensestr./intr. Rare perceive something instinctively or intuitivelytr./intr. Rare
- He can smell trouble coming.
Noun
1.
unique scentdistinctive odor that something gives off
- The smell of gasoline is very strong.
2.
sensessense that detects odors
- Dogs have a strong sense of smell.
Expressions with smell
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recognize or detect as if by smelling
She could smell out the deceit in his words.
have an unpleasant smell
The room started to smell up after the party.
seem suspicious or dubious
The deal he offered started to smell fishy after his reluctance to provide details..
sense that success is near
The team could smell victory as the final whistle approached.
perceive danger through intuition or instinct
She can smell danger before anyone else notices.
funny, relaxed way to say goodbye
Smell you later, I’ve got to run!
detect signs of weakness or opportunity in a situation or person
The lawyer smelled blood in the water during the trial.
suspect something is wrong or deceitful
I smell like a rat when he avoids my questions.
emit a very strong and unpleasant odor
The garbage in the alley smells to high heaven.
in a way that is persistent and unwelcome
He kept showing up like a bad smell.
accept money regardless of its source
He believes money does not smell when accepting donations.
money is not tainted by its origins
He accepted the bribe because money has no smell.
not show signs of being false or suspicious
His explanation passed the smell test, so we believed him.
suspect something is wrong or deceitful
I smell a rat in this deal; it seems too good to be true.
sense an advantage over a rival or adversary
The team smelled blood and pushed for a win.
sense danger through intuition or instinct
She could smell danger before entering the dark alley.
come out of trouble looking innocent or with reputation intact
He always manages to smell like a rose after scandals.
feeling of confidence from achieving something
After winning the award, she had the smell of success.
suspect something is wrong or dishonest
I smell something fishy about his sudden wealth..
detect signs of potential success
She could smell success in the new business venture.
informal method to check authenticity using common sense
The proposal didn't pass the smell test.
realize the reality of a situation
It's time to smell the coffee and accept the changes.
notice and enjoy the good things around you
He stopped to smell the roses during his walk.
sense that something bad is going to happen
She could smell trouble when she saw the suspicious man.
Origin of smell
Old English, smellan (to perceive by scent)
Examples of smell in a sentence
The dog can smell the treats in my pocket. The flowers smell delightful in the garden. After the rain, the earth smells fresh and clean. She could smell danger in the air. I can smell a lie from a mile away. The smell of fresh bread filled the room.
I love the smell of rain on dry soil. Her sense of smell is incredibly sharp.
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- French:sentir, odeur, ...
- German:riechen, Geruch, ...
- Italian:sentire, odore, ...
- Spanish:oler, olor, ...
- Portuguese:cheirar, aroma, ...
- Chinese:闻到, 气味, ...
- Japanese:感じ取る, 匂い, ...
- Arabic:شَمَّ, رائحة, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָרִיחַ, רֵיחַ, ...
- Russian:чувствовать, запах, ...
- Ukrainian:відчувати запах, запах, ...
- Hindi:सूँघना, गंध, ...
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