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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
Adjective
Peeping over the Bay of Naples from its clifftop perch, sequestered from Piazza Tasso’s hustle and bustle by perfumed orange groves. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 Avoid Fragrant Products That Attract Mosquitoes Using perfumed products may attract mosquitoes, especially those with sweet or fruity fragrances. The Spruce, 2 July 2026 This patchwork is a major reason Alto Adige can deliver both robustness and perfumed finesse across so many grapes. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Neither does freshening with sprays or perfumed products like dryer sheets. Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026 John Lavelle exudes a perfumed whiff of modern camp in his portrayal of Orsini-Rosenberg, the fussy, backstabbing director of the Imperial Opera. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 Some cookies, like the Kona Coffee Dark Choc Espresso, have a deep, more complex richness, while others, like the Lilikoi (Passionfruit) White Chocolate, were overwhelmingly floral and perfumed. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025 Squirrels find the rhizome roots distasteful and are deterred by the highly perfumed scent of the blooms. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024
Verb
Don’t miss the botanical and sculpture gardens, which are perfumed by the jasmine and orchid flowers that bloom all over. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Mosses and lichens filled the hollows, while yellowish dead man’s fingers — a spooky and thus aptly named fungus — curled among low-growing rhododendrons that perfumed the air with warm, woody notes. Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The finish is long and perfumed, with oak and a touch of tea tree oil. Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 To Curaçao, where the air was perfumed with dama di anochi blossoms and the night was navy blue. Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 While historic details are celebrated, modern updates have been added, too, including aesthetic luxuries like hallways perfumed with a proprietary scent from Naxos Apothecary. Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 Each bite is perfumed with heady cinnamon, floral vanilla, and earthy ras el hanout. The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026 Besides, the involvement of lawyers, with their downtown office suites, perfumed the whole arrangement with an aroma of respectability. Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026 The air is perfumed with orange essence. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfumed
Adjective
  • Restaurant owner Sachiyo Nakato Takahara places noodles, cabbage, onion and tofu into the sizzling, fragrant pot while explaining the significance of the meal, an intimate one typically enjoyed by close friends or family.
    Nila Roper, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Growing fruit trees in containers or in the ground in your yard can offer abundant fresh fruit, fragrant blossoms that are attractive to beneficial pollinators, and cooling summer shade.
    Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Although nicely scented to us humans, the strong, sweet perfume emanating from Dutch hyacinth flowers is off-putting to many animals, as is the fruity scent of the unrelated grape hyacinth, which deer and rabbits perceive as musky.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Pair your time in the pool with relaxing massages and facials, the former with organic oils scented with herbs and flowers from the island, and the latter with products from Rowse, the natural and cruelty-free cosmetics brand.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The seasoning mix also includes aromatic onion and garlic powder for a fuller flavor profile.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Jasmine and peppermint add an aromatic lift, keeping the richer notes from overwhelming the grapefruit.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Perfumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumed. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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