What adjective is used to describe the blood smell?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding an appropriate adjective to describe the smell of blood. Participants share personal experiences and propose various terms, exploring the nuances of language related to this sensory perception.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that there may not be a specific adjective for the smell of blood, referring to it simply as "the smell of blood."
  • Another proposes "rusty iron" as a descriptor, which is met with some agreement.
  • A later reply introduces the term "sanguinary" as a possible adjective, though its appropriateness is questioned.
  • Participants share personal anecdotes related to the smell of blood, with one noting a strong aversion to it.
  • There is a discussion about the perceptions of those who may be more accustomed to the smell, such as medical professionals.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on a specific adjective to describe the smell of blood, with multiple competing views and suggestions presented throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the technicality of the terms proposed and the subjective nature of smell, indicating that personal experiences may influence their descriptions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in language, sensory descriptions, or those seeking to expand their vocabulary related to specific smells may find this discussion relevant.

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What adjective is used to describe the blood smell ?
 
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I just want to learn an English word only
I stepped on a broken glass yesterday, blood everywhere.
Anyone sniffing it often could give me an answer please ? :smile:
 
I don't know of such a word, porums. I guess it's just called...the smell of blood.

Hope your foot's not too bad - did you need stitches?
 
rusty iron?
 
Thanks I don't,
Are you a doctor lisab ?
 
hah! what a question you got there porums. if its a describing word there would be plently but i don't think there is such a word to be used to show the smell of blood.
 
porums said:
Thanks I don't,
Are you a doctor lisab ?

No, I could never be a doctor! I really don't like being around sick people...not exactly a phobia, more of an aversion.
 
Perhaps someone sniffs often and doesn't care to make a difference. For example, doctors especially those working in urinerology (sp?) never says so, right ?
This isnot something disgusting at all :smile:, I only want to know if someone smells it, then how he feels about it, I smell a fish I then say it is fishy although when eating sushi, I don''t smell out anything.
 
rootX said:
rusty iron?

Yes, :smile: it is
But it still seems too technical right ? Can you compare the smell of blood please ?
 
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porums said:
What adjective is used to describe the blood smell ?
Sanguinary?
 
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porums said:
Yes, :smile: it is
But it still seems too technical right ? Can you compare the smell of blood please ?

I found it on internet. I don't remember when was the last time I tried to smell the blood. I think it does smell like rusty iron!
 
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Thanks, I will remember that word. I once almost puked because I smelt my blood.

You can try it with your own once you have a chance again. :smile:
 
  • #13
Ask moonbear!
 

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