SMELLING Synonyms
24 hypernyms for smelling. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SMELLING
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| inhaling | verb v | |||||
verb • draw deep into the lungs in by breathing • draw in (air) | ||||||
| nosing | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals • a front that resembles a human nose (especially the front of an aircraft) • the front or forward projection of a tool or weapon • a small distance • a symbol of inquisitiveness • the sense of smell (especially in animals) • a natural skill • a projecting spout from which a fluid is discharged verb • search or inquire in a meddlesome way • advance the forward part of with caution • catch the scent of; get wind of • push or move with the nose • rub noses • defeat by a narrow margin | ||||||
| scenting | verb v | |||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is pleasant • an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced • any property detected by the olfactory system verb • cause to smell or be smelly • catch the scent of; get wind of • apply perfume to | ||||||
| sniffing | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose verb • perceive by inhaling through the nose • inhale audibly through the nose | ||||||
| whiffing | verb v | |||||
verb • To waft. • To sniff. • To strike out. • To miss the ball completely. • To attempt to strike and miss, especially being off-balance/vulnerable after missing. • To throw out in whiffs; to consume in whiffs; to puff. • To carry or convey by a whiff, or as by a whiff; to puff or blow away. • To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell. • To fail spectacularly at a task. • To fish with a handline. noun • The act of one who, or that which, whiffs. • A mode of fishing with a hand line for pollock, mackerel, etc. | ||||||
| reek | verb v | |||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant verb • have an element suggestive (of something) • smell badly and offensively • be wet with sweat or blood, as of one's face • give off smoke, fumes, warm vapour, steam, etc. | ||||||
| sense | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a general conscious awareness • the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted • the faculty through which the external world is apprehended • sound practical judgment • a natural appreciation or ability verb • perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles • detect some circumstance or entity automatically • become aware of not through the senses but instinctively • discern | ||||||
| detect | verb v | |||||
verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes | ||||||
| odor | noun n | |||||
noun • any property detected by the olfactory system • the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form | ||||||
| odour | noun n | |||||
noun • the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form • any property detected by the olfactory system | ||||||
| pong | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an unpleasant smell | ||||||
| stink | verb v | |||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant verb • be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance • smell badly and offensively | ||||||
| whiff | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a short light gust of air • a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil • a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike verb • perceive by inhaling through the nose • drive or carry as if by a puff of air • strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third • smoke and exhale strongly • utter with a puff of air | ||||||
| aroma | noun n | |||||
noun • any property detected by the olfactory system • a distinctive odor that is pleasant | ||||||
| feel | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an intuitive awareness • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • a property perceived by touch • manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure verb • undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind • come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds • perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles • be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state • have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude • undergo passive experience of • be felt or perceived in a certain way • grope or feel in search of something • examine by touch • examine (a body part) by palpation • find by testing or cautious exploration • produce a certain impression • pass one's hands over the sexual organs of | ||||||
| feeling | noun n | |||||
noun • the experiencing of affective and emotional states • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • a physical sensation that you experience • the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin • an intuitive understanding of something | ||||||
| flavor | noun n | |||||
noun • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • (physics) the six kinds of quarks verb • lend flavor to | ||||||
| flavour | noun n | |||||
noun • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • (physics) the six kinds of quarks • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth verb • lend flavor to | ||||||
| look | verb v | |||||
noun • the feelings expressed on a person's face • the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look • physical appearance • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people verb • perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look • give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect • to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group • search or seek • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • take charge of or deal with • convey by one's expression • look forward to the probable occurrence of • accord in appearance with • have faith or confidence in | ||||||
| olfaction | noun n | |||||
noun • the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents | ||||||