Smelling

/ˈsmɛlɪŋ/

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters
Definition of Smelling

verb

  1. To sense a smell or smells.

    "I can smell fresh bread."

  2. Followed by like or of if descriptive: to have a particular smell, whether good or bad.

    "Her feet smell of cheese."

  3. (without a modifier) To smell bad; to stink.

    "Ew, this stuff smells."

  4. To have a particular tincture or smack of any quality; to savour.

    "A report smells of calumny."

  5. To exercise sagacity.
Anagrams of Smelling

No exact anagrams found for "smelling". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Smelling"

Smelling is a 8-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Smelling" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "smelling" is a medium-scoring word.