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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
The city was polished and perfumed, while our life outside it was raw and smelled of iron. Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfumed
Adjective
  • Blooming over a long season, the fragrant, frilly blooms draw Gulf Fritillary and other butterfly species to the garden.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Plumerias, whose fragrant blooms are strung together in Hawaiian flower necklaces called leis, eventually grow into 15-foot trees.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Not only are the bottles beautifully inspired by traditional South of France scenes, but the products are scented with mint, thyme, basil and hints of blackcurrant for an uplifting bathing experience.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The lemon- and peppermint-scented scrub is infused with moisturizing ingredients, including coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, and shea butter, among others, and works especially well when followed by the brand’s Foot Balm.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Stir in 2 teaspoons of the honey and the paprika, and cook, stirring constantly, until the nuts are toasted and aromatic, 30 to 60 seconds more.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The falafel has become a staple in Swedish food culture over the years, and the aromatic and nutty flavor is a beloved favorite all over the world.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025

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“Perfumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumed. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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