Definition of scented
: having scent: such asa : having a perfumed smellb : having the sense of smellc : having or exhaling an odor
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Examples of scented in a Sentence
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
Recent Examples of scented from the Web
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There are a few brands that have men-specific moisturizers, because some of other the scents are very female-scented.
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If all this seems overwhelming, take a deep breath of espresso-scented air.
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Bright Endeavors is the first step in that process: a scented candle company that New Moms acquired a few years ago to provide on-the-job training and résumé material for many of these women.
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Of all the shampoos, this clear, florally scented formula left my hair feeling the softest.
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ChapStick is great, but this one is really heavily scented.
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press At Sunday’s 2017 Detroit Burger Battle at Eastern Market, plumes of chary-scented smoke filled the air from sizzling burgers as more than 20 metro Detroit restaurants competed for the title of Best Burger Champion.
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And the squeezable handle includes a scented gel, making the TREO a standalone shaving package.
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Fing’rs Crayola Scented Nail Polish is a line of nail polish based on Crayola crayon colors that becomes scented when dry.
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SCENTED Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of scented for English Language Learners
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: having a pleasing smell
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