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macrosmatic

adjective/ˌmæk.rəzˈmæt.ɪk/

definition

having a very strong or highly developed 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
keen-scentedsharp-nosedscent-sensitive
word origin — Formed from Greek 'makros' (large) and 'osmē' (smell or sense of smell).

macrosmatic, bilious, crescive, garrulous, hypnopompic: meanings and examples

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  1. macrosmatic · adjective/ˌmæk.rəzˈmæt.ɪk/

    having a very strong or highly developed sense of smell

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

    Synonyms: keen-scented, sharp-nosed, scent-sensitive

    Origin: Formed from Greek 'makros' (large) and 'osmē' (smell or sense of 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.