I smelled the flowers bloom.

[giddyman]

Hello, teachers.

Is the sentence in the title correct?
I want to emphasize the exact moment the flowers start to bloom, so I want to use "bloom" instead of "blooming."

 

[teechar]

Can you give us the broad context in which you want to use it?

 

[giddyman]

As I strolled through the serene garden, I suddenly stopped in my tracks. The air was filled with anticipation, and then, as if by magic, I smelled the flowers bloom. It was a moment of pure wonder as the tightly closed petals unfurled, releasing their delicate, fragrant aroma into the world. It was as if nature had chosen to share its most beautiful secret with me, and I stood there, captivated by the beauty of the blossoming flowers.

 

[Rover_KE]

Hello, teachers. Unnecessary.

Is the following sentence in the title correct?

I smelled the flowers bloom.

I want to emphasize the exact moment the flowers start to bloom, so I want to use "bloom" instead of "blooming."

The sentence you're asking about must be in the body of your post as well as in the title.

 

[teechar]

Yes, that works.

 

[jutfrank]

The base form bloom is better than blooming if you want to suggest you smelled the whole action.