Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Smell.
How to pronounce smell:
US
Smell - as a noun
The sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
Example: "She loved the smell of roses"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
odorodourolfactory perceptionolfactory sensationHypernyms (Closely Related)
aesthesisesthesissensationsense datumsense experiencesense impressionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any property detected by the olfactory system
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aromaodorodourolfactory propertyscentHypernyms (Closely Related)
propertyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
Example: "The feel of the city excited him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feelfeelingflavorflavourlookspirittoneHypernyms (Closely Related)
ambianceambienceatmosphereHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
olfactionolfactory modalitysense of smellHypernyms (Closely Related)
modalitysense modalitysensory systemexteroceptionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of perceiving the odor of something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smellingHypernyms (Closely Related)
perceptionsensingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Smell - as a verb
Inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comprehendperceiveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Emit an odor
Example: "The soup smells good"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cause to be perceivedHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Smell bad
Example: "He rarely washes, and he smells"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
smellHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I love the smell of fresh coffee in the morning."
"The smell of roses filled the room."
"He could detect a faint smell of gas in the air."
"The smell of her perfume lingered long after she had left."
"The pungent smell of onions made me cry."
Word Game Points
Is SMELL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, smell is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SMELL has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is SMELL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, smell is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSMELL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SMELL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, smell is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSMELL has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
