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verb

past tense of perfume
as in scented
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance roses perfumed the wedding chapel

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Recent Examples of perfumed
Verb
Statues of rulers, such as Egypt’s Berenice II, were also perfumed, Brøns finds. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025 The buttery cake is amply perfumed with vanilla, with almond extract providing a subtle yet present supporting note. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025 Avoid using abrasive and perfumed cleansers, astringents, and skin pads. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025 Cardamom and clove perfumed the air, mingling with the scent of fresh flatbread wafting from ovens around every corner. Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025 But oh, does Sorrentino know how to apply liberal splashes of visual lushness to this pretty fashion plate of a movie that’s perfumed like one of those ads in a magazine. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025 Each order is wrapped in a red pouch and perfumed with Guerlain’s Habit Rouge. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2025 This 26-ounce, triple-wicked beauty from Flamingo Estate—perfumed with jasmine, rose, bergamot, and orange blossom—is estimated to last up to 165 hours. Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024 While the best hand creams run the gamut from fancy and perfumed to biotech infused and all-natural, dermatologists warn that the best products for dry hands will stay within certain parameters. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfumed
Adjective
  • This lavender version relieves muscle tension, soothes aches and softens skin while relaxing your mind in fragrant floral steam.
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  • Travelers can get lost in its many museums and bustling souks, or bazaars, and try local specialties like fragrant kabsa or sweet, crunchy knafeh.
    Mo Noubani, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • There is anecdotal evidence that some pests are repelled by shredded cedar bark because of the aromatic oils in cedar.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Perfumer Céline Barel, for example, created a new, more aromatic version of the amber accord for the Aesop Above Us, Steorra fragrance.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • 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

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“Perfumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumed. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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