Meaning of Smelled
Past tense of smell; detected an odor using the nose.
In simple words: Noticed a smell through your nose.
Smelled in a sentence
- I smelled fresh cookies baking in the oven.
- He smelled something foul in the air.
- When she entered the room, she smelled perfume.
- The dog smelled danger and barked loudly.
- As the flowers bloomed, I smelled their sweet fragrance.
- He smelled the roses and smiled at their beauty.
How to use Smelled
Used to indicate detection of an odor. Can be literal (detecting a scent) or figurative (sensing a situation). Appropriate in most contexts.
Grammar pattern
smell + object
Memory hint
Think of a dog that 'smelled' something interesting on the ground.
Related words
Collocations with Smelled
- smelled bad
- smelled good
- smelled smoke
- smelled something
- smelled the flowers
Synonyms for Smelled
- sensed
- detected
- sniffed
- perceived
- noticed
Opposites of Smelled
- ignored
- overlooked
Common mistakes with Smelled
- Confused with 'smell' in present tense.
- Incorrectly used as a noun (should be a verb).
Smelled appears in
Smelled in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
شَمّ
لاحظ رائحة من خلال أنفك.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Smelled
নাক দিয়ে গন্ধ পেয়েছি।
- GermanDeutsch
Riechte
Einen Geruch mit der Nase bemerkt.
- SpanishEspañol
Olió
Notaste un olor por la nariz.
- Persianفارسی
بویید
بویی را از طریق بینی متوجه شد.
- FrenchFrançais
Sentir
Remarqué une odeur par votre nez.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सूंघा
नाक से किसी गंध का पता चला।
- ItalianItaliano
Annusato, Sentito
Hai notato un odore con il naso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cheirou
Percebeu um cheiro pelo nariz.
- RussianРусский
Понюхал/почувствовал запах
Почувствовал запах носом.
- Urduاردو
سونگھا
ناک سے کسی بو کو محسوس کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
Smelled
用鼻子闻到了气味。
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Frequently asked questions about Smelled
What does Smelled mean?
Noticed a smell through your nose.
What is the definition of Smelled?
Past tense of smell; detected an odor using the nose.
How do you use Smelled in a sentence?
I smelled fresh cookies baking in the oven.
Can you give another example of Smelled?
He smelled something foul in the air.
What are synonyms for Smelled?
Common alternatives include sensed, detected, sniffed, perceived, noticed.
What is the opposite of Smelled?
Opposite meanings include ignored, overlooked.
What words go with Smelled?
It commonly pairs with smelled bad, smelled good, smelled smoke, smelled something, smelled the flowers.
What are common mistakes when using Smelled?
Confused with 'smell' in present tense. Incorrectly used as a noun (should be a verb).
How do you pronounce Smelled?
US: //smɛld//, UK: //smɛlt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Smelled?
Used to indicate detection of an odor. Can be literal (detecting a scent) or figurative (sensing a situation). Appropriate in most contexts.

