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macrosmatic

adjective/ˌmækroʊˈsmætɪk/

definition

having a keen sense of smell

example

Dogs are often considered macrosmatic animals, as their ability to detect scents makes them indispensable in search and rescue operations.

synonyms
olfactoryaromaticscented
word origin — Derived from the Greek words 'makros' meaning 'large' and 'smā', meaning 'to smell'.

Word Ultra — Set 58

Set 58 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: macrosmatic, bilious, crescive, garrulous, hypnopompic. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. macrosmatic · adjective/ˌmækroʊˈsmætɪk/

    having a keen sense of smell

    Dogs are often considered macrosmatic animals, as their ability to detect scents makes them indispensable in search and rescue operations.

    Synonyms: olfactory, aromatic, scented

    Origin: Derived from the Greek words 'makros' meaning 'large' and 'smā', meaning 'to smell'.

  2. bilious · adjective/ˈbɪl.jəs/

    relating to or characterized by bile; characterized by ill temper or irritability

    After a long day filled with frustrations, his bilious mood made it difficult for anyone to approach him.

    Synonyms: nauseous, irritable, cross

    Origin: Late Middle English: from Latin biliosus, from bilis 'bile'

  3. crescive · adjective/ˈkrɛsɪv/

    growing or increasing gradually over time

    The crescive influence of technology on daily life has transformed how we communicate with one another.

    Synonyms: incremental, gradual, progressive

    Origin: The word 'crescive' originates from the Latin 'crescere', meaning 'to grow'.

  4. garrulous · adjective/ˈɡɛr.ə.ləs/

    excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

    During the long car ride, my garrulous friend talked incessantly about every trivial detail of her day.

    Synonyms: talkative, loquacious, verbose

    Origin: from Latin 'garrulus', meaning 'chattering' or 'talkative'

  5. hypnopompic · adjective/ˌhɪp.nəˈpɑm.pɪk/

    relating to the state of consciousness occurring immediately after waking up

    As I opened my eyes, the hypnopompic imagery of vivid dreams slowly faded away, leaving me momentarily disoriented.

    Synonyms: waking, post-sleep, morning

    Origin: The term 'hypnopompic' is derived from the Greek words 'hypnos' meaning 'sleep' and 'pompē' meaning 'sending away' or 'dismissal', referring to the transitional state when one is waking from sleep.