smell of

language: en

definitions

  1. to have a particular odor or scent
    en: to have a particular odor or scent
  2. to suggest or indicate something, often something negative or suspicious
    en: to suggest or indicate something, often something negative or suspicious

examples

  1. The flowers smell of fresh rain.

    The flowers smell of fresh rain.

  2. His behavior smells of deceit.

    His behavior smells of deceit.