Pronunciation spelling of smelling.

plural of smelling salt

present participle of smell / Used in adjectival compounds.

The act by which something is smelled.

The state or quality of being smelly.

Having an unpleasant odor.

Having a pleasant scent. / (figuratively) liked, appreciated or respected.

present participle of smell the barn.

(usually in the plural) ammonium carbonate, sometimes with added perfume, that is inhaled as a mild irritant to the mucous membranes, to help restore consciousness. / Any material used in this way.

present participle of smell like a rose