SENSE OF SMELL Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase sense of smell. (close relations)
Definition of SENSE OF SMELL
Best Alternative Words for SENSE OF SMELL
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aroma | nounn | |||||||
noun • any property detected by the olfactory system • a distinctive odor that is pleasant | ||||||||
fragrance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is pleasant • a pleasingly sweet olfactory property | ||||||||
odor | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
perfume | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is pleasant • a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor verb • fill or impregnate with an odor • apply perfume to | ||||||||
scent | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
whiff | verb, nounv, 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 | ||||||||
odorant | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • Any substance that has a distinctive smell, especially one added to something (such as household gas) for safety purposes adjective • Having an odour/odor. | ||||||||
olfaction | nounn | |||||||
noun • the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents | ||||||||
smell | verb, nounv, 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 • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people • the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents • the act of perceiving the odor of something verb • inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense • emit an odor • smell bad • have an element suggestive (of something) • become aware of not through the senses but instinctively | ||||||||
olfactory modality | nounn | |||||||
noun • the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents |