nounπShareA sensation, pleasant or unpleasant, detected by inhaling air (or, the case of water-breathing animals, water) carrying airborne molecules of a substance."I love the smell of fresh bread."sensationphysiologybodybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe sense that detects odours."My sense of smell, or smells, told me the pizza was burning. "physiologysensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA conclusion or intuition that a situation is wrong, more complex than it seems, or otherwise inappropriate.""Even though the contract looked good on paper, I had smells about the deal, like something wasn't right." "situationmindattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sense a smell or smells."I can smell fresh bread."sensationphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareFollowed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad."Her feet smell of cheese."sensationnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(without a modifier) To smell bad; to stink."Ew, this stuff smells."sensationnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo have a particular tincture or smack of any quality; to savour."A report smells of calumny."sensationqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exercise sagacity."Seeing the empty parking lot so early, the manager smells trouble and calls a staff meeting to investigate why so many people are late. "mindphilosophycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo detect or perceive; often with out."The dog smells food, even though it's in a closed container. "sensationphysiologybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give heed to.""The dog always smells his owner's commands and follows them immediately." "mindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
