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SENSE OF SMELL Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the phrase sense of smell. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase sense of smell. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For SENSE OF SMELL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sense of smell, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
exteroception modality
Phrases (2)
sense modalitysensory system

Alternatives for AROMA

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