Perfumed: meaning, definitions and examples

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perfumed

[ ˈpɜːfjuːmd ]

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scented

Having been given a pleasant smell by adding perfume or scent.

Synonyms

aromatic, fragrant, scented

Examples of usage

The air was filled with the perfumed scent of flowers.
She wore a perfumed lotion that lingered in the room.
The perfumed soap left her skin feeling soft and fragrant.

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treating with perfume

To make something smell pleasantly by applying perfume or scent to it.

Synonyms

aromatize, scent, spray

Examples of usage

She perfumed her hair with a floral spray.
He perfumed the room with a diffuser.

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scented liquid

A substance that emits a pleasant smell, typically a liquid containing perfume.

Synonyms

aroma, fragrance, scent

Examples of usage

She dabbed some perfumed on her wrists.
The perfumed was a blend of floral and citrus scents.

Translations

Translations of the word "perfumed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perfumado

🇮🇳 सुगंधित

🇩🇪 parfümiert

🇮🇩 beraroma

🇺🇦 парфумований

🇵🇱 perfumowany

🇯🇵 香りがついた

🇫🇷 parfumé

🇪🇸 perfumado

🇹🇷 parfümlü

🇰🇷 향기로운

🇸🇦 معطر

🇨🇿 parfémovaný

🇸🇰 parfumovaný

🇨🇳 香的

🇸🇮 parfumiran

🇮🇸 ilmkenntur

🇰🇿 хош иісті

🇬🇪 სურნელოვანი

🇦🇿 ətirli

🇲🇽 perfumado

Word origin

The word 'perfumed' originated from the Latin word 'perfumare', which means 'to smoke through'. In ancient times, perfumes were often associated with religious rituals and were used to mask unpleasant odors. Over time, the use of perfumes evolved into a form of personal grooming and luxury. Today, perfumed products are widely used in cosmetics, toiletries, and home fragrances to enhance personal scent and create pleasant environments.