PERFUMED Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

perfumed 1 of 2

adjective

as in fragrant

having a pleasant smell delicately perfumed stationery

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perfumed

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verb

past tense of perfume

as in scented

to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance roses perfumed the wedding chapel

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Recent Examples of perfumed

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Avoid Fragrant Products That Attract Mosquitoes Using perfumed products may attract mosquitoes, especially those with sweet or fruity fragrances. — The Spruce, 2 July 2026 This patchwork is a major reason Alto Adige can deliver both robustness and perfumed finesse across so many grapes. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Neither does freshening with sprays or perfumed products like dryer sheets. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026 John Lavelle exudes a perfumed whiff of modern camp in his portrayal of Orsini-Rosenberg, the fussy, backstabbing director of the Imperial Opera. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 History buffs can seek out Messinian ruins and hikers will be drawn to the perfumed hill trails. — Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Some cookies, like the Kona Coffee Dark Choc Espresso, have a deep, more complex richness, while others, like the Lilikoi (Passionfruit) White Chocolate, were overwhelmingly floral and perfumed. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025 Squirrels find the rhizome roots distasteful and are deterred by the highly perfumed scent of the blooms. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024

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Mosses and lichens filled the hollows, while yellowish dead man’s fingers — a spooky and thus aptly named fungus — curled among low-growing rhododendrons that perfumed the air with warm, woody notes. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The finish is long and perfumed, with oak and a touch of tea tree oil. — Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 To Curaçao, where the air was perfumed with dama di anochi blossoms and the night was navy blue. — Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 While historic details are celebrated, modern updates have been added, too, including aesthetic luxuries like hallways perfumed with a proprietary scent from Naxos Apothecary. — Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 Each bite is perfumed with heady cinnamon, floral vanilla, and earthy ras el hanout. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026 Besides, the involvement of lawyers, with their downtown office suites, perfumed the whole arrangement with an aroma of respectability. — Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026 The air is perfumed with orange essence. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026 The shelves are packed with colorful Floridian fares, the air is perfumed with fresh fruit and baked goods, and a line of customers snakes through the center of the store. — Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfumed

Adjective

Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion becomes translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
In a large dry skillet toast guajillo and ancho chiles over medium, turning occasionally, until lightly toasted and fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of fragrant

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Pair your time in the pool with relaxing massages and facials, the former with organic oils scented with herbs and flowers from the island, and the latter with products from Rowse, the natural and cruelty-free cosmetics brand.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
The base of the braising liquid is scented with onion, carrots and garlic.

— Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of scented

Adjective

In contrast, lower-temperature smoldering wildfires release a different mix of compounds, but it is still enriched with toxic aromatic oxygenates and ammonia, which can irritate the respiratory system.

— Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Citruses, like bergamot and orange rind, give vanilla a bright and airy lightness, whereas aromatic notes, like lavender and geranium, smell like a garden growing around vanilla orchid vines.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

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