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

Swap a mess of tiny tea candles for a larger scented candle styled on a tray with a pair of decorative matches. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026

For the most part, scented geraniums are grown as annuals and replaced each year; however, gardeners in Zones 10 and 11 can grow these plants as tender perennials and enjoy them for years to come. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

These platform sandals are campy, retro, bubblegum-scented, and chicly befitting to any look, even elevating a simple jean or skirt. — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

Most guests make the four-mile circuit part of their daily routine, following an easy pine-scented path that skirts the shore. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 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