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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
Squirrels find the rhizome roots distasteful and are deterred by the highly perfumed scent of the blooms. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025 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
Dependable men in hats riding slow commuter trains, their mindscapes perfumed with thoughts of stocks, bonds, lawn care. Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 Treatments are designed to be sensorial and effective without feeling heavy or overly perfumed. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025 At Shen House, once the lavish residence of Ming dynasty tycoon Shen Wansan, creaking floorboards and moon gates lead to quiet courtyards perfumed with jasmine—while silk threads shimmer in tiny shops, and calligraphers bend over scrolls lit by lantern glow. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfumed
Adjective
  • Witch Hazel Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a type of small deciduous shrub or tree that features fragrant yellow flowers that bloom on old growth from fall to spring, depending on the type.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
  • There were black burlat cherries, plump apricots, a basket of fragrant strawberries.
    Danielle Postel-Vinay, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The air is scented with the aroma of pitch pines warmed by the low sun.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Most are scented with hot peppers or garlic and will work for a few days.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The final dish is deeply aromatic and rich but not overly spicy.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
  • As for the drinks, a modest wine list and cocktails like the Old Coast Fashioned (bourbon, demerara syrup, aromatic bitters, orange peel) are on the menu.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Perfumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumed. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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