Smelling (Noun)
Meaning
The act of perceiving the odor of something.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The act of smelling the freshly baked cookies was heavenly.
- She covered her nose to avoid the unpleasant smelling fumes from the exhaust pipe.
- The smelling of the flowers in the garden was a favorite pastime of hers.
- The strong smelling cheese was an acquired taste for many people.
- The smelling of the smoke led the firefighters to the source of the blaze.