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Hrsanei Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Looking for words

Hi.
I know we use sharp eyed, eagle eye, acute eyesight for someone who has a good eyesight.
What is the word for someone who has an exceptional hearing ability.
I heard something like falcon ears in a movie, I am not sure if that is what I heard. I couldn't find this in any dictioanries.
What about someone who can smell very well?
Any words or phrases regarding the above mentioned concepts are highly appreciated.
Thank you
Hamid
  

Top answer

Hi, I would just say eg He has a great sense of hearing / sense of smell. Do you know this joke? Tom: I've got a dog that has no nose.

— Clive

  • Hi, I would just say eg He has a great sense of hearing / sense of smell.
  • Do you know this joke?
  • Tom: I've got a dog that has no nose.
  • Fred: Really?
  • How does he smell?
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Hi,

I would just say
eg He has a great sense of hearing / sense of smell.

Do you know this joke?
Tom: I've got a dog that has no nose.
Fred: Really? Ho
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"Eagle-eyed" is a word we use to describe someone with good eyesight. I do not think that there are similar adjectives for any of the other senses. We can make comparisons, though. He has a nose like a bloodhound, or he is a bloodhound. For hearing, the bat, maybe.

I'll bet you heard "Vulcan ears", a reference to the original Star Trek TV show. The First Officer on the starship was an ali
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Thank you Clive and enoon for your great responses.
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hrsaneiWhat about someone who can smell very well?
There are some words that are rarely used. Eg:http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/macrosmatic This is a technical term, by the way. This term is used for both humans and animals.
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