as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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as in perfumed
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance
fancy bars of soap scented with lavender
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as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
he scented danger
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Recent Examples of scented
Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Los Callejones, may be nestled in the Fashion District but the place has its own DNA, unpretentious with its kaleidoscope of items to buy, from scented oils to lingerie to work uniforms.
—Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Rich, creamy, and scented with cinnamon and vanilla, there’s something truly cozy and nostalgic about creamy rice pudding.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Leave it to the exceedingly clever minds at retro sunscreen brand Vacation to come up with Ball Boy, a 1992 Commemorative Edition–scented candle made in collaboration with tennis-goods brand Prince.
—Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Los Callejones, may be nestled in the Fashion District but the place has its own DNA, unpretentious with its kaleidoscope of items to buy, from scented oils to lingerie to work uniforms.
—Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Roses, lavender, and rosemary scented the soap.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Rich, creamy, and scented with cinnamon and vanilla, there’s something truly cozy and nostalgic about creamy rice pudding.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
Adjective
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After the tea had finished its boil, Meraj poured it out, straining the steaming, fragrant liquid into small cups.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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After the pair consummate their fragrant lust, the Gravedigger is ready to settle down right away.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The air is perfumed with orange essence.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The shelves are packed with colorful Floridian fares, the air is perfumed with fresh fruit and baked goods, and a line of customers snakes through the center of the store.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Inspectors found rodent feces on shelves and bottled drinks in the back area, and noted that the area smelled heavily of rodent urine, in addition to lacking hot water and floor drains.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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The floors smelled of bleach, but a ripe smell of men’s bodies filled the air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For anyone who has ever looked into their dog’s eyes and sensed a deeper understanding staring back, Chaser’s story is powerful validation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Two other figures in Jordan’s life had long sensed the extent of his talent.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The plants may also be dumping excess sugars on sunny days, lacing this sweetness with aromatic chemicals to prevent harmful bacterial overgrowth.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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These oils are rich in naturally occurring aromatic compounds that support relaxation, focus, skin cleansing and even natural home cleaning.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The speedy outfielder hadn’t sniffed the big leagues in five years.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the time, fellow Arab leaders sniffed, but today, with the enormous cost of regional chaos weighing directly on the Gulf, the king’s words are prescient.—
Hadley Gamble,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To me, her intensity always felt justified.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Featuring four distinct stories (including Overlook hit MLM), this zany, bloody, wacko tale of inequality is sure to galvanize anyone who has ever felt lost in a sea of menial repetitious tasks.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When spores are inhaled, symptoms include fever, nausea and chest pain.—
Hannah Kinzer,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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The researchers also conducted mouse experiments, where mice inhaled the pesticide as humans would for 11 weeks.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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