: 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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The right tools — think scented candles and diffusers, plush bath robes and calming music — engage the senses and encourage intentional downtime.
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Try to avoid secondhand smoke, scented candles, cleaning products with harsh chemicals, and outdoor air pollution when possible.16
Gargle with salt water: This can soothe a sore or irritated throat and help clear mucus.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 July 2025
Now, about eight of these gently scented plants are starting to bloom in a wet depression in the front yard.
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Axolotl Artisanal makes scented candles to help people relax and feel calm.
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Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Try to avoid secondhand smoke, scented candles, cleaning products with harsh chemicals, and outdoor air pollution when possible.16
Gargle with salt water: This can soothe a sore or irritated throat and help clear mucus.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 July 2025
Now, about eight of these gently scented plants are starting to bloom in a wet depression in the front yard.
—Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
Axolotl Artisanal makes scented candles to help people relax and feel calm.
—Dakota Barnes-Rush, jsonline.com, 3 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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