hyperosmic

/haɪpərosˈmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a highly developed sense of smell or capable of detecting odors extremely sensitively.

“The hyperosmic dog was able to sniff out the hidden treats in the house.”

2. noun

A person having a highly developed sense of smell or an extremely sensitive sense of smell.

“The hyperosmic person in the perfume factory was able to detect even the subtlest differences in fragrance.”

Synonyms

  • olfactory
  • sensitive

Antonyms

  • anesthetic
  • insensitive