scented

adjective

scent·​ed ˈsen-təd How to pronounce scented (audio)
Synonyms of scentednext
: having scent: such as
a
: having a perfumed smell
b
: having the sense of smell
c
: having or exhaling an odor

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a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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The middle ground can be a worthwhile frontier, as evinced by the mellow, incense-scented soft rock of an album like Clairo’s Charm, and the Sullivans explore that same blissful, lived-in palette. — W. Reed Putnam, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 Other standout design details include brass-inlay parquet flooring, double-sided fireplaces housed within transparent columns, and naturally scented cinnamon wood doors. — Dan Howarth, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026 Chiggers avoid strongly scented flowers and herbs like marigolds, lavender, mints, sage and garlic. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 22 July 2026 During Cosmoprof, fragrance continued to extend beyond traditional perfume into body mists, scented body care, hair fragrances and alcohol-free options. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scented

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First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scented was in 1602

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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scented. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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scented

adjective
scent·​ed
: having scent
especially : filled with perfume

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