Scented: meaning, definitions and examples

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scented

 

[ หˆsษ›ntษชd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

fragrance

Having a pleasant smell; perfumed or aromatized.

Synonyms

aromatized, fragrant, perfumed.

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Word Description / Examples
scented

Used to describe something that has a pleasant smell added to it. Often used for everyday products like candles, soaps, or cleaning supplies.

  • She bought a scented candle for the living room.
  • The soap was lightly scented with lavender.
fragrant

Used to describe an object or place that naturally emits a pleasant smell. Commonly used for flowers, herbs, or any natural elements.

  • The garden was full of fragrant roses.
  • The kitchen was fragrant with the smell of freshly baked bread.
perfumed

Often used to describe products that contain artificial perfume, such as beauty products. Can sometimes have a slight negative connotation if overused.

  • She prefers perfumed lotions.
  • The letter was perfumed and reminded him of their time together.
aromatized

Typically used in a more technical or industrial context when referring to the act of adding aroma to food or beverages, especially in the production process.

  • The factory aromatized the tea with natural oils.
  • Aromatized wines are quite popular in some regions.

Examples of usage

  • The scented candles filled the room with a relaxing aroma.
  • She placed scented sachets in her drawers to keep her clothes smelling fresh.
  • The scented soap left her skin feeling soft and fragrant.

Translations

Translations of the word "scented" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perfumado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค—เค‚เคงเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช duftend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ harum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ะพะผะฐั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pachnฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฆ™ใ‚Šใฎใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parfumรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perfumado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kokulu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–ฅ๊ธฐ๋กœ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุทุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vonรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ voลˆavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰้ฆ™ๅ‘ณ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diลกeฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ilmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพัˆ ะธั–ัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™tirli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perfumado

Etymology

The word 'scented' comes from the verb 'scent', which originated from the Old French word 'sentir' meaning 'to smell'. The use of 'scented' to describe something with a pleasant smell has been prevalent in the English language for centuries, reflecting the human appreciation for fragrances and aromas.

See also: scent.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,588, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.