scented

1 of 2

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

scented

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of scent entry 2

Synonyms of scented

Adjective

• fragrant
• aromatic

Examples of scented in a Sentence

Adjective

a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Meanwhile, two sauna masters shovelled ice infused with fragrant oil onto the rocks and performed an Aufguss, a German ritual in which towels are twirled to spread scented air. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026

Some are sweet-scented blooms that fill the branches of Southern trees. — Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 3 Sep. 2026

Repel With Scents Hornets don’t like strongly scented plants like marigolds, citronella, mint, and basil. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026

Other offerings include an evening fragrance blending workshop in the Main Lounge where guests are able to create their own bespoke scented oils. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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