smelled
word · lemma: smell
/ˈsmɛɫd/
smeld
/smˈɛld/
smeld
Definition
Past form of 'smell'. It can mean that something had a particular odor, or that someone used their nose to notice a smell.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in two patterns: 'something smelled + adjective/noun' ('The soup smelled good') and 'someone smelled + noun' ('She smelled the flowers'). In American English, 'smelled' is standard; 'smelt' is also used, especially in British English. The word can describe pleasant or unpleasant odors depending on context.
Spanish: olió - olíaPortuguese (BR): cheirou - cheiravaPortuguese (PT): cheirou - cheiravaChinese (Simplified): 闻起来 - 闻到Chinese (Traditional): 聞起來 - 聞到Hindi: महक रहा था - बदबू आ रही थी - सूंघाArabic: كانت رائحته - شمّBengali: ঘ্রাণ পেয়েছিলাম - গন্ধ ছিলRussian: пахло - понюхалJapanese: 匂いがした - においをかいだVietnamese: ngửi thấy - có mùiKorean: 냄새가 났다 - 냄새를 맡았다Turkish: koktu - kokladıUrdu: بو آیا - سونگھاIndonesian: mencium - tercium
Example Sentences
Her jacket smelled like perfume.
natural
The soup smelled good.
basic
I smelled smoke in the kitchen.
basic
The shirt smelled bad after the rain.
basic
As soon as I walked in, I smelled fresh coffee.
natural
Something smelled off, so I didn't eat it.
natural