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Contexts ▼▲ Verb To discern by the sense of smell To have a strong or unpleasant odor (figuratively) To have an awareness of something (figuratively, smell like) To be suggestive of something (figuratively) To be offensive, objectionable or unsatisfactory in nature or quality Noun Plural for a characteristic or quality sensorially perceptible to the nose Plural for an unpleasant odor Plural for a distinct impression or quality associated with something Plural for a very small or insignificant amount … more ▼ ▲ Verb ▲ To discern by the sense of smell scents sniffs noses snuffs whiffs niffs breathes inhales gets a sniff of gets a whiff gets a whiff of detects the smell of catches the scent of picks up the smell of “From inside, I could hear the crackling of a fire and smell the burning of wood.” Verb ▲ To have a strong or unpleasant odor stinks reeks pongs hums stenches funks has a bad smell has the fragrance of smells to high heaven gives off an odor has an odor stinks to high heaven gives off a bad smell “Jerry was perturbed by the fact that the interior of his car would smell of the valet's body odor.” Verb ▲ (figuratively) To have an awareness of something senses feels detects suspects discerns perceives apperceives intuits notes scents sees finds identifies is aware of are aware of makes out picks up on gets the impression of has an awareness of has a sensation of “I smell something fishy about this whole business.” Verb ▲ (figuratively, smell like) To be suggestive of something resembles suggests appears to be feels like looks like seems like smacks of appears like comes across as hints at comes off as gives the impression gives the impression of being has the hallmarks of looks to be comes across as being creates the impression of being has the air of savours of shows signs of shows signs of being conveys the impression of being has all the signs of has a suggestion of has overtones of has the air of being has the appearance of has the appearance of being has the aspects of has the earmarks of has the features of has the look of has the qualities of strikes as being “While we still don't know for certain yet, it's starting to smell like a hoax indeed.” Verb ▲ (figuratively) To be offensive, objectionable or unsatisfactory in nature or quality sucks stinks bites “I have a feeling her new album is going to smell.” Noun ▲ Plural for a characteristic or quality sensorially perceptible to the nose scents aromata fragrances perfumes redolences bouquets fragrancies savoursUK wafts odorsUS odoursUK sniffs tangs whiffs niffs emanations essences incenses noses pheromones savorsUS spices trails “The smell of freshly baked bread reminds me of my childhood.” Noun ▲ Plural for an unpleasant odor stenches stinks pongs reeks fetidness malodours effluviums fetors hums miasmata niffs whiffs funk guff mephitises “He had not showered for days, and the smell of his natural bodily excretions would permeate his home.” Noun ▲ Plural for a distinct impression or quality associated with something airs auras impressions properties ambiences appearances characters qualities tones vibes affectations ambiances atmospheres climates countenances feelings flavorsUS flavoursUK looks moods notes aspects odorsUS odoursUK tempers aromata bearings vibrations “The mahogany-lined boardroom projected a discernible smell of power and influence.” Noun ▲ Plural for a very small or insignificant amount traces shades smidgens smidgeons spots sprinklings tads touches bits dabs hints licks scintillas specks splashes crumbs glimmers nips ounces shadows shreds strains driblets mites particles scruples smacks snaps spatters suspicions drams rays skoshes “The pie has but a smell of nutmeg, but certainly plenty of cinnamon.” Find more words! 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