Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Smells.
Smells - as a noun
The sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
Example: "She loved the smell of roses"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
odor5odour6olfactory perceptionolfactory sensationHypernyms (Closely Related)
aesthesis12esthesis11sensation9sense datumsense experiencesense impressionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any property detected by the olfactory system
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aroma7odor5odour6olfactory propertyscent7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
property15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
Example: "The feel of the city excited him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feel7feeling11flavor12flavour13look8spirit8tone4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ambiance14ambience14atmosphere17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The faculty that enables us to distinguish scents
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
olfaction14olfactory modalitysense of smellHypernyms (Closely Related)
modality14sense modalitysensory systemexteroceptionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of perceiving the odor of something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smelling11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perception16sensing8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Smells - as a verb
Inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comprehend20perceive15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Emit an odor
Example: "The soup smells good"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cause to be perceivedHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Smell bad
Example: "He rarely washes, and he smells"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
smell7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She smells the flowers in the garden."
"He smells the food before tasting it."
"The dog smells the tree to check for other animals."
"She smells the perfume on her wrist to see if it's still fragrant."
"He smells the air to determine if a storm is coming."
Word Game Points
Is SMELLS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, smells is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SMELLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is SMELLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, smells is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSMELLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is SMELLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, smells is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSMELLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
