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Definition of olfactorily

olfactorily

/ɑːlˈfæk.tə.ɹə.li/
ol · fac · to · ri · ly
Adjective:olfactory
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• adverb

1

By means of or in relation to the sense of smell.

Example

"The researchers discovered that the insects communicate olfactorily, releasing complex pheromones to signal danger to the rest of the colony."

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• Rhymes for olfactorily

• Nearby Words

olearia
olenyok
olericulture
olfactorily
olifants
oligopolist
olingo

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'olfactory' (from Latin 'olfactorius', from 'olfactus' meaning 'a smelling') combined with the English adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Olfactorily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/olfactorily
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