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
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 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
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
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
Adjective
Four Roses Single Barrel, using the standard OBSV recipe, showcases the more polished, perfumed side of high-rye bourbon.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 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
To Curaçao, where the air was perfumed with dama di anochi blossoms and the night was navy blue.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfumed
Adjective
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This medium-sized, rounded tree is appreciated for its fragrant white flower clusters in mid-to-late spring and year-round features.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Celebrate the fragrant blooms at the annual Sequim Lavender Festival in July.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The air that rushed under the sheets alongside her was as sweet and vegetal as tomato vines, scented with chlorophyll.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 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
Adjective
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Garlic Garlic is an aromatic herb popular in cooking.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
20 June 2026
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The whirlwind three-hour tour took us into the heart of the city, first to Mısır Çarşısı, or the Egyptian Bazaar, filled with aromatic spices and tempting Turkish delight, then to the stunning Rüstem Pasha Mosque, which was built in 1561.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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“Perfumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumed. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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