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Meaning of smelling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

smelling

Pronunciation:/ˈsmɛlɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To sense a smell or smells.

    Example: I can smell fresh bread.

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

    Example: Her feet smell of cheese.

    Synonyms:pongreekstinkwhiff
  3. (without a modifier) To smell bad; to stink.

    Example: Ew, this stuff smells.

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

    Example: A report smells of calumny.

noun

Definitions

  1. The act by which something is smelled.