Smelling

//ˈsmɛlɪŋ//

Word Type

Verb

Noun

Adjective

The word "smelling" can be used as verb, noun and adjective.

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Causes Desire

buy fresh fruits and vegetables

Derived Terms

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Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

perception sensing

Related Terms

Similar Terms

odorous odorous

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Used For

enjoying scent of daisy knowing when food has spoiled

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