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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
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 History buffs can seek out Messinian ruins and hikers will be drawn to the perfumed hill trails. Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 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
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 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 Its main entrance opens onto the bustling Via Senato, while a secondary entrance leads through Vincenzo Dascanio’s flower shop on the pedestrian Via della Spiga, perfumed with fresh blooms and lined with flagship boutiques from Dolce & Gabbana and Ralph Lauren. Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfumed
Adjective
  • Fireplaces are stocked with fragrant piñon wood, making winter stays especially cozy, while silk covers conceal TVs and handmade Le Creuset dishware keep modern amenities from disrupting the mood.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly golden.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The base of the braising liquid is scented with onion, carrots and garlic.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Diana’s daughter-in-law, Meghan Markle, is also a fan of the scents—so much so that her wedding chapel was scented with Diptyque.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • These preparations are commonly incorporated into teas, bebedizos, and aromatic baths.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Add the curry paste and cook, stirring actively, until the paste becomes pleasingly aromatic and no longer smells raw, 2 to 3 minutes.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Perfumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumed. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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