Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nosed

Adjective
/noʊzd/
Definition
Having a nose or a specified type of nose.
Examples
  • The dog was well-nosed, able to track scents for miles.
  • She has a distinctly upturned nosed appearance.
  • His nosed approach to the mystery helped uncover hidden truths.
Meaning
The term ‘nosed’ generally refers to something that has a nose or relates to the act of sniffing or investigating with the nose.
Synonyms
  • snouted
  • nosing
  • detecting