scented

adjective

scent·​ed ˈsen-təd 

: having scent: such as

a

: having a perfumed smell

b

: having the sense of smell

c

: having or exhaling an odor

Synonyms of scented

• fragrant
• aromatic

Examples of scented in a Sentence

a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room

Recent Examples on the Web

Reports vary on the exact level of success or failure of Meghan's brand As Ever, but the jam, flower sprinkles and scented candles have become a bit of a joke. — Christina Dugan Ramirez , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The traps consist of two strands of barbed wire wrapped around multiple trees with a scented lure in the center. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026

Remove any unsecured trash, food and strongly-scented items including sunscreen, deodorant and Chapstick from your vehicles and yard. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing scented

• hay-scented fern

Rhymes for scented

• dented
• rented
• tented
• vented
• assented
• augmented
• cemented
• consented
• contented
• demented
• dissented
• fermented

Kids Definition

scented

adjective

scent·​ed

: having scent

especially : filled with perfume