: 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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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2025
Sure enough, the worker ants destroyed the disease-scented pupae.
—New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2025
Think luxuriously scented candles, electric blankets, plush throw pillows, and space heaters.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
Within a few minutes, the room is filled with the aroma of your favorite scented candle.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 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 18 Dec. 2025.
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