Smell of Meaning in English
expression
ˈsmɛɫ/ /ˈəv
SMEL-uv
smˈɛl/ /ˈɒv
sm-EL-ov
Definition
To have a particular odor or scent, often followed by what the smell is like (e.g., 'smell of roses'). Can be pleasant or unpleasant.
Usage & Nuances
'Smell of' is used for describing the odor something gives off. Used with nouns: 'smell of smoke,' 'smell of flowers.' Don't confuse with 'smell like' (used with an example or similarity). Can express both pleasant and unpleasant odors, depending on context.
Spanish: oler a - tener olor aPortuguese (BR): cheirar a - ter cheiro dePortuguese (PT): cheirar a - ter cheiro aChinese (Simplified): 闻起来像 - 有...的气味Chinese (Traditional): 聞起來像 - 有...的氣味Hindi: की गंध आना - की खुशबू आनाArabic: تفوح منه رائحة - تنبعث منه رائحةBengali: গন্ধ পাওয়া (কিছু থেকে) - (কিছুর) গন্ধ আছেRussian: пахнуть (чем-либо)Japanese: ～のにおいがするVietnamese: có mùi (gì đó)Korean: ~의 냄새가 나다Turkish: -nın kokusu olmakUrdu: کی خوشبو/بو آناIndonesian: berbau (sesuatu)
Example Sentences
The kitchen smells of fresh bread.
basic
His clothes smell of smoke.
basic
This soup smells of garlic.
basic
That old book smells of history and dust.
natural
Her apartment always smells of fresh flowers.
natural
After the rain, the air smells of earth.
natural