Expresses disapproval subtly and indirectly, often to convey personal taste or standards.

Negative Connotation

Best used in informal settings; can feel out of place in very formal dialogue or writing.

Informal Context

A way to indirectly refuse or reject something without overt confrontation.

Refers to the act of actually smelling something to identify or enjoy its scent.

Animals use this action to gather information from their environment; it's instinctual.

Used to describe someone examining something closely, as if by smell, even metaphorically.