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

Her lessons use hand motions, games and even scented stickers to make practicing English more engaging. — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Geraniums Many of the most common potted geraniums can be transitioned indoors, including popular zonal geraniums, as well as scented-leaf and ivy-leaf geraniums. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

Get a coffee, breakfast sandwich with lemongrass-scented sausage, and chewy mochi donut at Morningbird. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

The devices, essentially dimmable table lamps with a heat-emitting bulb positioned above a jar, melt scented wax from the top down. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 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