Perfumed: meaning, definitions and examples
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perfumed
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scented
Having been given a pleasant smell by adding perfume or scent.
Synonyms
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perfumed |
Use this when something has a noticeable, often pleasant, artificial smell typically due to added chemicals or perfumes.
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scented |
Can be used for both natural and artificial smells. It implies that something has been given a specific smell, often through some form of treatment or addition.
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fragrant |
Suitable for describing a pleasant natural smell, often used with flowers, fruits, and sometimes places. It generally has a positive connotation.
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aromatic |
Best for describing natural smells that are rich and pleasant, often related to spices, herbs, flowers, or food.
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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.
treating with perfume
To make something smell pleasantly by applying perfume or scent to it.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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perfumed |
Used to describe something that has been treated with perfume or has a pleasant smell due to perfume. It often refers to personal care products or luxury items.
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scent |
Refers to adding a pleasant smell to something. It can also refer to the smell itself. It is commonly used in everyday language to describe both the action and the result.
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aromatize |
Typically used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of adding a pleasant smell to something, often in cooking or the fragrance industry.
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spray |
Often used as a verb to describe the action of dispersing a liquid in the form of a fine mist. It can refer to applying perfume, air freshener, or any other scented liquid.
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Examples of usage
- She perfumed her hair with a floral spray.
- He perfumed the room with a diffuser.
scented liquid
A substance that emits a pleasant smell, typically a liquid containing perfume.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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perfumed |
Used to describe something that has been artificially given a pleasant smell, usually through the application of a fragrance or scent. Often used for cosmetics, toiletries, and some cleaning products.
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fragrance |
Describes a pleasant and often delicate smell, commonly associated with perfumes, flowers, and sometimes with pleasant-smelling products. It is a more general and versatile term.
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scent |
A general term for any smell, but often used to describe lighter and more subtle odors. Can refer to both pleasant and unpleasant smells, but in a neutral context, it usually means a nice smell.
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aroma |
Refers to a strong and pleasant smell, often associated with foods and drinks. It highlights the natural scent and is often used to evoke sensory and appetite responses.
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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:
๐ต๐น perfumado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคเคงเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช parfรผmiert
๐ฎ๐ฉ beraroma
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐัััะผะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ perfumowany
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฆใใใคใใ
๐ซ๐ท parfumรฉ
๐ช๐ธ perfumado
๐น๐ท parfรผmlรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ํฅ๊ธฐ๋ก์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนุทุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ parfรฉmovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ parfumovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ parfumiran
๐ฎ๐ธ ilmkenntur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะพั ะธัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแ แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษtirli
๐ฒ๐ฝ perfumado
Etymology
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.
See also: perfume.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #20,174, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 20171 topmost
- 20172 grader
- 20173 journeyman
- 20174 perfumed
- 20175 exterminated
- 20176 proliferative
- 20177 competitively
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