as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
delicately perfumed stationery
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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
Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Squirrels find the rhizome roots distasteful and are deterred by the highly perfumed scent of the blooms.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 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
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 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
The goal is a box that stays fresher because waste is contained and removed efficiently, not because it’s perfumed into submission.
—Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
This Chardonnay offers perfumed aromas of apricot, peach and lemon curd with saline, crisp acidity and a citrus-zest finish.
—Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Squirrels find the rhizome roots distasteful and are deterred by the highly perfumed scent of the blooms.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 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
Verb
Old Grand‑Dad 114 and Redemption push hard into spice, while Four Roses Single Barrel and Small Batch show how yeast and blending can turn the same basic ingredients into something perfumed and almost delicate.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 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
The goal is a box that stays fresher because waste is contained and removed efficiently, not because it’s perfumed into submission.
—Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfumed
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An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Nutmegs are known for their fragrant smell, and a wooden nutmeg could hide within the aroma of the others.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 May 2026
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On a soft spring afternoon in Portugal’s rugged Alentejo, the air is scented with citrus and the temperatures are finally climbing.—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
22 May 2026
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The sweet breads and pastries, scented with saffron, orange blossom water or baking spices, are in a case around the corner to the left.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The nose is rich and intensely aromatic, with roasted agave, fig, orange zest, herbal mint, and floral notes, plus hints of pepper and minerality.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Fine Arabica coffee for espresso Enjoy a cafe-quality cup of espresso with this Illy Classic Roast known for its aromatic, full-bodied flavor.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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“Perfumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumed. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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