smelling
verbHow many syllables in smelling?
There are 2 syllables in the word smelling.How to pronounce smelling:
Definition of smelling:
- smelling (verb):
- to perceive the odor or scent of through stimuli affecting the olfactory nerves get the odor or scent of with the nose
Synonyms for smelling:
perception
smell
sniff
snuff
Antonyms for smelling:
avoiding
disregarding
foregoing
ignoring
missing
overlooking
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