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smells

NOUN

odor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aroma bouquet flavor perfume scent stench stink trace whiff

STRONG

emanation essence fragrance incense redolence savor spice tang trail

Antonyms

STRONGEST

odor sweetness

STRONG

blandness dullness

VERB

perceive with the nose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breathe detect inhale sniff

STRONG

discover find identify nose scent snuff

WEAK

get a whiff

Antonyms

STRONG

lose miss pass by

VERB

have an odor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stink

STRONG

funk reek stench whiff

WEAK

be malodorous smell to high heaven

Example Sentences

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Add the chopped chipotles and adobo sauce, stirring until everything smells smoky and deeply savory.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

Even details like how a plant smells can help researchers determine what species it is.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

The fire broke out at the Ladybank facility on Tuesday afternoon and anyone living nearby who smells or sees smoke is urged to keep their windows closed.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“It smells of melancholy and what-the-hell-just-happened,” the fake ad states.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

There was a smell: three smells, in battle.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell