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SMELLING Synonyms

There are 30 synonyms of the word smelling. (exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word smelling. (close relations)
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inhaling
verbv
verb

• draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

• draw in (air)

nosing
verb, noun, adjectivev, 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
verbv
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, nounv, n
noun

• sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose

verb

• perceive by inhaling through the nose

• inhale audibly through the nose

whiffing
verbv
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
verbv
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, nounv, 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
verbv
verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

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

odour
nounn
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, nounv, n
noun

• an unpleasant smell

stink
verbv
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, 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

aroma
nounn
noun

• any property detected by the olfactory system

• a distinctive odor that is pleasant

feel
verb, nounv, 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
nounn
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
nounn
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
nounn
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
verbv
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
nounn
noun

• the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents

Best Hypernyms For SMELLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for smelling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
perceive sensing aesthesis ambiance ambience atmosphere comprehend esthesis evoke exteroception modality perception property sensation smell suggest perceiving
Phrases (7)
cause to be perceivedpaint a picturesense datumsense experiencesense impressionsense modalitysensory system

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