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smell

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(Entry 1 of 2)

1 the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose

the smell of vanilla is supposed to be very soothing

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whiff

incense,
musk

2 a very small amount

the pie has barely a smell of ginger, but lots of cinnamon

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dose,
shot

tatter

Phrases Synonymous with smell

drop in the bucket

Near Antonyms for smell

volume

3 a special quality or impression associated with something

a law firm with a mahogany-lined boardroom that has the discernible smell of money and power

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genius loci

smell

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of smell (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose

we smelled the aroma of freshly baked cookies as soon as we walked in the house

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savor
(also savour)

2 to have a vague awareness of

I smell something fishy about this situation

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3 to be objectionable or unsatisfactory

that movie smells—I wouldn't waste my money on it if I were you

Synonyms for smell

bite
[slang],
stink,
suck
[slang]

Antonyms for smell

rock
[slang],
rule
[slang]

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Noun

smell, scent, odor, aroma mean the quality that makes a thing perceptible to the olfactory sense. smell implies solely the sensation without suggestion of quality or character. an odd smell permeated the room scent applies to the characteristic smell given off by a substance, an animal, or a plant. the scent of lilacs odor may imply a stronger or more readily distinguished scent or it may be equivalent to smell. a cheese with a strong odor aroma suggests a somewhat penetrating usually pleasant odor. the aroma of freshly ground coffee