: having scent: such as
a
: having a perfumed smell
b
: having the sense of smell
c
: having or exhaling an odor
Examples of scented in a Sentence
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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Make the living room more inviting with a scented candle that smells like Christmas cookies, a Lego poinsettia building set that can be displayed as decor, and other festive finds.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Named the Birthday Edit, the products will include the newly scented original four Peptide Lip Tints — Raspberry Jelly, Espresso, Ribbon and Toast — as well as a Snap-on Lip Case and an Oversized Bubble Bag.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Many people swear by a particular home remedy for rabbits, such as coffee grounds, pet urine, garlic, or even strongly scented soap.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Each calendar includes a mix of classics and more interesting festive blends far removed from the stereotypical holiday flavors that so easily stray into Bath and Body Works scented candle territory.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Named the Birthday Edit, the products will include the newly scented original four Peptide Lip Tints — Raspberry Jelly, Espresso, Ribbon and Toast — as well as a Snap-on Lip Case and an Oversized Bubble Bag.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Many people swear by a particular home remedy for rabbits, such as coffee grounds, pet urine, garlic, or even strongly scented soap.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Each calendar includes a mix of classics and more interesting festive blends far removed from the stereotypical holiday flavors that so easily stray into Bath and Body Works scented candle territory.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scented
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scented. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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