smell

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

any property detected by the olfactory system

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

the faculty that enables us to distinguish scents

the act of perceiving the odor of something

The sense or faculty by which certain qualities of bodies are perceived through the instrumentally of the olfactory nerves. See Sense.

inhale the odor of; perceive by the olfactory sense

emit an odor

smell bad

have an element suggestive (of something)

become aware of not through the senses but instinctively

To perceive by the olfactory nerves, or organs of smell; to have a sensation of, excited through the nasal organs when affected by the appropriate materials or qualities; to obtain the scent of; as, to smell a rose; to smell perfumes.

To affect the olfactory nerves; to have an odor or scent; -- often followed by of; as, to smell of smoke, or of musk.