olfact

/ɔlˈfækt/

Definitions

1. noun

the faculty or sense of smell

“She developed a keen sense of olfact during her time as a chef.”

2. noun

a strong and unpleasant smell

“The rotten fish had a terrible olfact that filled the entire room.”

3. verb

to perceive or recognize a smell

“Can you olfact the difference between the two perfumes?”

Synonyms

  • scent
  • smell

Antonyms

  • odorlessness
  • smelllessness