smell
smell /ˈsmɛl/
noun
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(
)
The sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
(
odour
[Canadian, British] , olfactory perception
, odor
[American] , olfactory sensation
, smell
)
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
She loved the smell of roses
she loved the smell of roses
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(
)
Any property detected by the olfactory system
(
odour
[Canadian, British] , olfactory property
, aroma
, odor
[American] , scent
, smell
)
any property detected by the olfactory system
The strong odor of the flowers filled the room.
The strong odor of the flowers filled the room.
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(
)
The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
(
flavour
[Canadian, British] , look
, feel
, flavor
[American] , smell
, tone
, feeling
, spirit
)
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
The feel of the city excited him
the feel of the city excited him
A clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting
It had the smell of treason
it had the smell of treason
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The act of perceiving the odor of something
(
smell
, smelling
)
the act of perceiving the odor of something
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The faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
(
olfaction
, olfactory modality
, sense of smell
, smell
)
the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
verb
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(
)
Inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense
(
smell
)
inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense
As I entered the bakery, the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.
As I entered the bakery, the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air.
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(
)
Emit an odor
(
smell
)
emit an odor
The soup smells good
The soup smells good
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(
)
Smell bad
(
smell
)
smell bad
He rarely washes, and he smells
He rarely washes, and he smells
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Become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
(
sense
, smell
, smell out
)
become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
I sense his hostility
I sense his hostility
I smell trouble
I smell trouble
Smell out corruption
smell out corruption
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Have an element suggestive (of something)
(
smell
, reek
, smack
)
have an element suggestive (of something)
His speeches smacked of racism
his speeches smacked of racism
This passage smells of plagiarism
this passage smells of plagiarism