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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
The resort-like pool is a popular space to hang, and at night, guests can visit the casino, the adjacent Founder's Bar (where drinks come smoking, scented, and otherwise made to be photographed), the theater, and the piano bar. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 Gold Bond recently released its Refreshing Hand Creams, a collection of four lightly scented, ultra-hydrating hand creams that stave off scaly, flaky hands without leaving behind a greasy residue. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Verb
This small village on the Côte d’Azur, in France, is scented with fields of jasmine, rose, and lavender. — Kelley Manley, Travel + Leisure, 9 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
  • There are fragrant flowers, rose bushes in the backyard of the private villas, rows of lavender alongside the streets, plus cypress, figs, pines and more.
    — Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Kaffir lime, bumpy and bitter-tasting fruit of the species Citrus hystrix, known for its fragrant leaves.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 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
  • My father used a powerful glue to reassemble the cowboy, which twenty-five years later still smelled like orange peels.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • In a strange twist, the potential buyer reportedly smelled a rat and reached out to someone with the company, to make sure the machinery hadn’t been stolen.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Definition of smelled
Verb
  • Within three seconds, phones sensed the P-waves of the first quake, said Marc Stogaitis, a principal engineer at Google who works on the early warning system.
    — Amy Graff, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • Leviticus writer-director Adrian Chiarella sensed a shift in the world’s acceptance and tolerance toward the LGBTQIA+ community.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
Definition of sensed
Adjective
  • The vines work hard to take root, and from their struggle come wines that are bold, aromatic, and uniquely Croatian.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Like sage, basil is an aromatic herb with strong natural oils that can negatively affect the flavor of cucumbers.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Definition of aromatic
Verb
  • On land, cadaver dogs sniffed the shore for any trace of Lynette.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
  • Deputies once again conducted a traffic stop, and a police dog sniffed out illicit substances.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Definition of sniffed
Verb
  • The Willy Chavarria show was air-conditioned, pumped with Xinú perfume and felt expensive.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The devastation in Venezuela is being felt far beyond the country's borders.
    — Erin Jones, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of felt
Verb
  • When inhaled, these microscopic particles can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing swelling and inflammation.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
  • When wildfire smoke is inhaled, volatile gases and tiny particles can pass through the lining of the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 24 June 2026
Definition of inhaled

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