Scented (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Having a natural fragrance; "odoriferous spices"; "the odorous air of the orchard"; "the perfumed air of June"; "scented flowers".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The scented candles in the room created a cozy atmosphere.
• The garden was filled with scented flowers that attracted bees and butterflies.
• The scented soaps in the bathroom were a pleasant surprise for the guests.
• The scented oils used in the massage therapy helped to relax the muscles.
• The scented sachets in the closet kept the clothes smelling fresh and clean.

Synonyms

• Sweet-scented
• Odoriferous
• Perfumed
• Sweet
• Sweet-smelling
• Odorous

Meaning ²

Having the sense of smell; "keen-scented hounds".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The keen-scented bloodhounds were able to track the suspect's trail for miles.
• The scented hounds were released into the forest to search for the missing child.
• The family's keen-scented dog was the first to detect the gas leak in their home.
• The scented terriers were trained to sniff out rodents in the walls of the old house.
• The keen-scented hunting dogs were able to pick up the faint trail of the deer.

Antonyms

• Scentless

Meaning ³

(used in combination) having the odor of; "clean-scented laundry"; "a manure-scented barnyard".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• Freshly cut grass and roses made the air perfume-scented in the garden.
• The florist carefully selected flower-scented soaps to arrange among the bouquets.
• Her skin was softly fragrant with a vanilla-scented lotion she applied earlier.
• Walking into the garden was like entering a gardenia-scented paradise.
• A horse stable's strong earthy aroma can sometimes give the impression of being manure-scented.

Meaning ⁴

Filled or impregnated with perfume; "perfumed boudoir"; "perfumed stationery"; "scented soap".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The scented candles in the room created a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• She loved the scented soaps that her grandmother used to make for her.
• The scented stationery was a thoughtful gift from her pen pal.
• The hotel room was filled with the sweet aroma of scented potpourri.
• The scented sachets in her drawer kept her clothes smelling fresh and clean.

Synonyms

• Perfumed