Synonyms for smelling

Synonyms for (noun) smelling

Synonyms: smell, smelling

Definition: the act of perceiving the odor of something

Similar words: sensing, perception

Definition: becoming aware of something via the senses


Synonyms for (adj) smelling

Synonyms: redolent, smelling

Definition: (used with `of' or `with') noticeably odorous

Usage: the hall was redolent of floor wax; air redolent with the fumes of beer and whiskey

Similar words: odorous

Definition: having odor or a characteristic odor

Usage: odorous jasmine flowers; odorous garbage; fresh odorous bread


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