as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
he scented danger
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Recent Examples of scented
Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
Since 2023, Leela has collaborated with the Indian company Phool to upcycle blooms used in its hotels into richly scented incense sticks that are occasionally gifted to guests.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
Luxury scented candles, like room sprays for that matter, have the power to elevate any moment: taking it from commonplace to utterly indulgent.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
For years, Black women have been quietly shaking up the fragrance space, crafting avant-garde, thought-provoking, and captivating scented art.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The heart of the eau de parfum melds white and black teas for a sweet and earthy vibe, and the base is like a scented cashmere blanket, comprising warm and powdery notes of blonde woods.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
Since 2023, Leela has collaborated with the Indian company Phool to upcycle blooms used in its hotels into richly scented incense sticks that are occasionally gifted to guests.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
Luxury scented candles, like room sprays for that matter, have the power to elevate any moment: taking it from commonplace to utterly indulgent.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
For years, Black women have been quietly shaking up the fragrance space, crafting avant-garde, thought-provoking, and captivating scented art.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
Adjective
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Its cuisine is fragrant, bold, and poetic, a feast of simmered stews and grilled meats, gently spiced, overlaid with bright and sour harmonics from fresh herbs and tart, fruity vinegars.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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The showy, fragrant blooms provide an important early source of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Statues of rulers, such as Egypt’s Berenice II, were also perfumed, Brøns finds.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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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
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While some of his countrymen saw piracy as anarchist, a strike against big business, Ek sensed a more moderate path.—
Hua Hsu,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
23 Dec. 2024
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This resinous fragrance blends French lavender with the aromatic warmth of earthy myrrh.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Choose from African, Mexican, or French forms to enjoy bright, warm red, oranges, or yellows with aromatic foliage.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Officers on a routine patrol at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station smelled and saw smoke and discovered the woman on fire, standing in the middle of the subway car.—
Susan Haigh,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Officers patrolling on an upper level of the subway station then smelled and saw smoke, and went to investigate, according to Tisch.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This process, known as felting, results in a denser and smaller material.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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However, the lurid thoughts communicated in Johanne’s prose are enough to send Kristin and Karin into a spiral over how Johanne could possibly have come to felt this way.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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When ingested or inhaled, these microplastics can release these chemicals into the body, potentially leading to adverse health effects.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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This waste was spread around the town through mud and dust, which the mothers inhaled while their babies were in utero.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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As crews sawed the legs, the tower buckled and fell across South Osage Street, damaging power lines.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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In Han Kang’s latest novel, a character saws off the tips of two of her fingers in a woodworking accident.—
Victoria Kim,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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