Word Finder - smelling

definition

To sense a smell or smells.

example

I can smell fresh bread.

synonyms

• detect
• sense

definition

Followed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad.

example

Her feet smell of cheese.

synonyms

• pong
• reek
• stink
• whiff

definition

(without a modifier) To smell bad; to stink.

example

Ew, this stuff smells.

definition

To have a particular tincture or smack of any quality; to savour.

example

A report smells of calumny.

definition

To exercise sagacity.

definition

To detect or perceive; often with out.

definition

To give heed to.

definition

The act by which something is smelled.

The foul smelling grease turned her stomach.

You came out smelling like a prom queen on her first date.

Darian followed his gaze, not smelling or seeing blood.

A bucket, quickly smelling of excrement, occupied another corner.

The kids get snacks twice a day, Melissa explained, leading them into the building smelling of bread.

He changed forms in midair and dropped the half dozen feet to the ground, smelling Toby.s blood as he landed near it.

It is delightful here, smelling of sun-drenched pine and a hint of campfires.

Cynthia stood there, towel-wrapped and smelling like heaven.

I spent three years smelling that stuff against my will.

His gut twisted at the idea of never again seeing her bright smile, holding her, smelling her sweet scent.

The pungent smelling salts snapped her out of the in-between place.

The nitro compounds are colourless, somewhat pleasant smelling liquids, which distil without decomposition and possess boiling points much higher than those of the isomeric nitrous esters.

The employment of " witch doctors " for " smelling out " criminals or abatagati (usually translated " wizards," but meaning evildoers of any kind, such as poisoners), once common in Zululand, as in neighbouring countries, was discouraged by Cetywayo, who established " kraals of refuge " for the reception of persons rescued by him from condemnation as abatagati.

He was hanging up the phone when Cynthia emerged from the shower, pink and sweet smelling.

The second woman with the flushed face returned with a plate heaped with half a cooked chicken smelling of garlic and spices, rice, and fried plantains.

This day is hence called Shem en-Nesim, or the smelling of the zephyr.

He must be walked about, have smelling salts constantly applied to the nose, or be stimulated by the faradic battery.

Two forms of foul brood have been long known, one foul smelling, the other odourless; and investigations made during 1906 and 1907 showed that the etiology of the disease is not by FIG.

She went down the line, smelling everything, until one candle in particular caught her attention.

Only when he reached Gabe did he return to his Immortal form.  The death-dealer's clothing was tattered from demon strikes, his body smelling of blood sure to incense the creatures he fought.  Despite this, the assassin's speed and strikes didn't falter.  Each was sure and powerful.  Rhyn maneuvered until his back was to Gabe's, and he reached back to snatch the knife Gabe kept strapped to one thigh.  While Gabe showed no sign of slowing, Rhyn could feel the wound Kris inflicted slowing his movements.  At least Kris hadn't stabbed him with the enforcer dagger, or Rhyn would be dead.

Thankfully I came out of that situation smelling of roses !

They may have returned home with clothes smelling of smoke.

She may even start spraying their home with a strong smelling fluid.

I followed about twenty lost souls up a rickety flight of stairs to a brightly lighted room, smelling of flowers and candles.

The free acid, which is obtained by treating the salts with acids, is an oily liquid smelling like prussic acid; it is very explosive, and the vapour is poisonous to about the same degree as that of prussic acid.

He held out his wrist, and she grudgingly took it, drinking from him while smelling the scents of the feast being prepared for his guests.

She nuzzled him there, smelling the blood so close to the surface.

Cynthia was already at the kitchen table, amid sweet smelling scents of the morning fare of fresh cranberry scones, the ubiquitous notebook and a scattering of paper spread before her.

They stood there holding each other, listening to the sound of the horses munching on hay and smelling the sweet aroma of oats and alfalfa.

There were bottles of evil smelling, thick brown sludge, which tasted awful.

She is sitting on a tripod, three legs going rather high over a huge chasm from which rises incense smelling heavy dense smoke.

The Helene had resourcefully popped out and bought some foul smelling, heavily chlorinated gloop which claimed to unblock even the most troublesome sinks.

Wearing their ties and perfect hair, smelling like too much cologne.

The cloths quickly wipe away dander, dirt, loose hair, dust and odor leaving your pet clean and fresh smelling.

Absorption of food, especially fatty foods cannot take place, producing bulky foul smelling, frequent stools.

The sweet smelling starry yellow flowers fill summer days with a heady fragrance which attracts the bees.

I peered out from beneath the slightly fusty smelling brim of the old green satin cloak.

Moisture causes mold, and if you live in a colder climate, you may find your bedroom smelling a little musty.

Worse food, worse drink, darker walls, and discontent in the air smelling more rancid than the beer.

Your hair will be shining with health and smelling yummy on the big day.

Even the "ground frankincense" or "ground pine" (Ajuga chamaepitys) was known to the Romans as Tus terrae (Pliny), although they called some plant, from its smelling like frankincense, Libanotis, and a kind of Thasian wine, also from its fragrance, Libanios.

For example; Daisy Boyd, aged 68 years, arrives late for her routine appointment smelling of urine.

Thrush produces a foul smelling black discharge in the affected sulcus of the frog.

I have murky recollections of asphalt wastes patrolled by fierce, bulky boys smelling of penny chews and unwashed clothes.

Think about the five senses-hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, and touching.

Suck on the Zilopop for two minutes after eating offensive smelling food and your breath will be fresh again.

I hope you try some of these fun and good smelling tips.

Our resident cat expert, Wendy Nan Rees, offers advice on how to keep your home fresh and smelling clean, even with a houseful of feline friends.

Our resident cat expert, Wendy Nan Rees, offers advice on choosing cat litter that will keep your house smelling fresh, but also protect the health of your feline companions.

Frequent cleanings will also keep your cat's litter area smelling fresher.