SMELLS Synonyms
There are 27 hypernyms of the word smells. (close relations)
smell
Best Alternative Words for SMELLS
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aromas | nounn | |||||||
noun • any property detected by the olfactory system • a distinctive odor that is pleasant | ||||||||
bouquets | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present • a pleasingly sweet olfactory property | ||||||||
emanations | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that is emitted or radiated (as a gas or an odor or a light, etc.) • the act of emitting; causing to flow forth • (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost | ||||||||
fragrances | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is pleasant • a pleasingly sweet olfactory property | ||||||||
odors | 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 | ||||||||
perfumes | 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 | ||||||||
pongs | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an unpleasant smell | ||||||||
scents | 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 | ||||||||
sniffs | verbv | |||||||
noun • sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose verb • perceive by inhaling through the nose • inhale audibly through the nose | ||||||||
stinks | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a distinctive odor that is offensively unpleasant verb • be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance • smell badly and offensively | ||||||||
traces | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a just detectable amount • an indication that something has been present • a suggestion of some quality • a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image • either of two lines that connect a horse's harness to a wagon or other vehicle or to a whiffletree • a visible mark (as a footprint) left by the passage of person or animal or vehicle verb • follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something • make a mark or lines on a surface • to go back over again • pursue or chase relentlessly • discover traces of • make one's course or travel along a path; travel or pass over, around, or along • copy by following the lines of the original drawing on a transparent sheet placed upon it; make a tracing of • read with difficulty | ||||||||
whiffs | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
olfaction | nounn | |||||||
noun • the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||