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SMELLS Synonyms

There are 38 synonyms of the word smells. (exact relations)
There are 27 hypernyms of the word smells. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For SMELLS

Alternatives for AROMAS

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