Definition: the act of perceiving the odor of something
Similar words: sensing, perception
Definition: becoming aware of something via the senses
Synonyms: aroma, scent, smell, odor, odour, olfactory property
Definition: any property detected by the olfactory system
Similar words: property
Definition: a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
Usage: a study of the physical properties of atomic particles
Synonyms: sense of smell, smell, olfaction, olfactory modality
Definition: the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
Similar words: sense modality, sensory system, modality
Definition: a particular sense
Similar words: exteroception
Definition: sensitivity to stimuli originating outside of the body
Synonyms: odor, odour, olfactory perception, olfactory sensation, smell
Definition: the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
Usage: she loved the smell of roses
Similar words: esthesis, sensation, sense datum, sense experience, sense impression, aesthesis
Definition: an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
Usage: a sensation of touch
Synonyms: look, feel, feeling, flavor, flavour, tone, smell, spirit
Definition: the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
Usage: the feel of the city excited him; a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting; it had the smell of treason
Similar words: ambiance, ambience, atmosphere
Definition: a particular environment or surrounding influence
Usage: there was an atmosphere of excitement
Synonyms: sense, smell, smell out
Definition: become aware of not through the senses but instinctively
Usage: I sense his hostility; i smell trouble; smell out corruption
Similar words: perceive
Definition: become conscious of
Usage: She finally perceived the futility of her protest
Synonyms: smell
Definition: emit an odor
Usage: The soup smells good
Similar words: cause to be perceived
Definition: have perceptible qualities
Synonyms: smell
Definition: smell bad
Usage: He rarely washes, and he smells
Synonyms: smell
Definition: inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense
Similar words: comprehend, perceive
Definition: to become aware of through the senses
Usage: I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon
Definition: have an element suggestive (of something)
Usage: his speeches smacked of racism; this passage smells of plagiarism
Similar words: paint a picture, evoke, suggest
Definition: call to mind
Usage: this remark evoked sadness