smelling
verb (present participle)UK /ˈsmel.ɪŋ/
US /ˈsmel.ɪŋ/
Using your nose to notice a scent.
She is smelling the flowers in the garden.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Having a particular smell.
The kitchen was smelling of fresh bread.
3. Giving off a bad odor.
That old cheese is really smelling.
4. The act of using your nose to detect smells.
Smelling is one of the five senses.