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
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
Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
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
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
Then, one night, my mother made a chocolate mousse, ever so slightly perfumed with Poire William.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfumed
Adjective
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Also known as Eranthis hyemalis, this fragrant buttercup-like flower provides an early source of nectar for pollinators, a sign to all that spring is coming.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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These trees have dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers, and are an attractive, nearly thornless way to beautify your home.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The air is scented with the aroma of pitch pines warmed by the low sun.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Most are scented with hot peppers or garlic and will work for a few days.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The final dish is deeply aromatic and rich but not overly spicy.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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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 8 Jan. 2026.
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