Noseworthy

adj

adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Worthy to be smelled.

    "As soon as my mother-in-law smelled the first sideboard she said, “You must buy this one, Tozac. I am from Limburg, ... I am, unfortunately a man who likes my smells strong and noseworthy, and gentle smells mean nothing to me."

Example

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"As soon as my mother-in-law smelled the first sideboard she said, “You must buy this one, Tozac. I am from Limburg, ... I am, unfortunately a man who likes my smells strong and noseworthy, and gentle smells mean nothing to me."

Etymology

From nose + -worthy.

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