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adjective

ˈsen-təd How to pronounce scented (audio)
Definition of scentednext
as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room

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verb

past tense of scent
1
as in perfumed
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance fancy bars of soap scented with lavender

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2
as in smelled
to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose the dog scented a rabbit and suddenly took off

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3
as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of he scented danger

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Recent Examples of scented
Adjective
Dove got a very early start on the holidays this year with the release of several holiday-scented body products on sale now at Walmart. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Our meal at Judith began with a tartine of lemon-scented mascarpone topped with roasted Alabama peaches and a crudo of raw marinated red snapper flavored with green apple, fennel, and mint. — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
On a soft spring afternoon in Portugal’s rugged Alentejo, the air is scented with citrus and the temperatures are finally climbing. — Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026 The sweet breads and pastries, scented with saffron, orange blossom water or baking spices, are in a case around the corner to the left. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for scented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
  1. fragrant
  2. perfumed
  3. smelled
  4. sensed
  5. aromatic
  6. sniffed
  7. felt
  8. inhaled
Adjective
  • Fireplaces are stocked with fragrant piñon wood, making winter stays especially cozy, while silk covers conceal TVs and handmade Le Creuset dishware keep modern amenities from disrupting the mood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly golden.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragrant
Verb
  • The finish is long and perfumed, with oak and a touch of tea tree oil.
    — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • To Curaçao, where the air was perfumed with dama di anochi blossoms and the night was navy blue.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Definition of perfumed
Verb
  • During a recent visit by the Tribune, East 100th Street outside Pullman Innovations smelled somewhere between rotten eggs and manure.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Xcel crews told fire officials that a nearby business had used a cleaning solution that smelled like propane gas.
    — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of smelled
Verb
  • Jacalyn Lee first sensed something was off with her daughter, Isla, just before her first birthday.
    — Brad Quick, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Luwi and the other highland boys sometimes attended Gajdusek’s lectures about kuru, and Luwi sensed that their presence gave him more credibility.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensed
Adjective
  • These preparations are commonly incorporated into teas, bebedizos, and aromatic baths.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Add the curry paste and cook, stirring actively, until the paste becomes pleasingly aromatic and no longer smells raw, 2 to 3 minutes.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of aromatic
Verb
  • The final three possessions to determine the winner included a screen pass sniffed out by Lawrence, tipped in the air and intercepted.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Special Narcotics Prosecutor's Office They were flagged as suspicious at a UPS facility in Queens after a K9 sniffed out the drugs.
    — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sniffed
Verb
  • The girls have heard of Head In The Clouds and felt honored to be asked to participate, as artists like KATSEYE, XG, GDRAGON, 2NE1, Zedd, Joji, and more have headlined the festival.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities recorded more than 2,100 aftershocks through Tuesday, though only 70 were felt by residents.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of felt
Verb
  • One of the men inhaled water, and died at the University of Chicago Medical Center, police said.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Rymer, meanwhile, inhaled toxic smoke from the chemical explosion that left him with severe adult-onset asthma.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of inhaled

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