sharp-nosed

adjective

Having a keen sense of smell.

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Meanings

adjectivesharp-nosed (comparative more sharp-nosed, superlative most sharp-nosed)

comparative more sharp-nosed · superlative most sharp-nosed

  1. Having a keen sense of smell.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sharp, nosed.

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectivehaving a sharply pointed nose

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