Other Definitions
smell (enc)
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Smell| Noun | 1. | smell - the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; "she loved the smell of roses"scent - an odor left in passing by which a person or animal can be traced | | | 2. | smell - any property detected by the olfactory systemproperty - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles" | | | 3. | smell - the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people; "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason"Hollywood - a flashy vulgar tone or atmosphere believed to be characteristic of the American film industry; "some people in publishing think of theirs as a glamorous medium so they copy the glitter of Hollywood" Zeitgeist - the spirit of the time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation | | | 4. | smell - the faculty of smellexteroception - sensitivity to stimuli originating outside of the body nose - the sense of smell (especially in animals); "the hound has a good nose" | | | 5. | smell - the act of perceiving the odor of somethingsniff, snuff - sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose | | | Verb | 1. | smell - inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory senseperceive, comprehend - to become aware of through the senses; "I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon" sniff, whiff - perceive by inhaling through the nose; "sniff the perfume" scent, nose, wind - catch the scent of; get wind of; "The dog nosed out the drugs" | | | 2. | smell - emit an odor; "The soup smells good"smell - smell bad; "He rarely washes, and he smells" | | | 3. | smell - smell bad; "He rarely washes, and he smells"smell - emit an odor; "The soup smells good" reek, stink - smell badly and offensively; "The building reeks of smoke" salute - become noticeable; "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils" | |
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