SCENTED Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈsen-təd

Definition of scented

as in fragrant

having a pleasant smell a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room

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scented

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verb

past tense of scent

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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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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as in sensed

to have a vague awareness of he scented danger

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Recent Examples of scented

Adjective

Rooms are kitted with slumber-inducing mattresses and lavender-scented eye masks. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 What tomato leaf scented products are shoppers actually buying? — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

Verb

The base of the braising liquid is scented with onion, carrots and garlic. — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Diana’s daughter-in-law, Meghan Markle, is also a fan of the scents—so much so that her wedding chapel was scented with Diptyque. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scented

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented

Adjective

Toast 2 cups blanched hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant, 15–18 minutes.

— Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
Our highlights were the sticky Yabba pot rice and the lamb curry, which were fragrant and delicate but packed a punch.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of fragrant

Verb

Each red tin is packed with layers of white and dark chocolate perfumed with peppermint oil and topped with crushed peppermint candies.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Don’t miss the botanical and sculpture gardens, which are perfumed by the jasmine and orchid flowers that bloom all over.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfumed

Verb

Lee, enraptured, sensed that a transfiguration was happening.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
At Lincoln Bay, Duke said their elevators sensed water and immediately went to the 10th floor, where they were locked in place and unusable until contractors cleared out the pit below.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of sensed

Adjective

There are 1,775 square feet of green spaces, including aromatic plants, trees, flowers and fruits nodding to those found in Dior’s former abodes.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Shu Shop, dark and inviting, is an izakaya and ramen spot with a tight list of gyoza, sashimi, and soups, and aromatic, low-ABV drinks.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of aromatic

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