: having scent: such as
a
: having a perfumed smell
b
: having the sense of smell
c
: having or exhaling an odor
Examples of scented in a Sentence
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Peonies burst forth every spring with large, gorgeous, scented flowers. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026 Available in a punchy red or sleek chrome, the set also makes an especially cheeky housewarming gift, riffing on the classic trope of bringing scented candles to new homeowners. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026 Keep mosquitoes from ruining the vibe in your backyard living room with this set of two citronella-scented candles. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scented
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/scented. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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