as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
delicately perfumed stationery
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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
Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Squirrels find the rhizome roots distasteful and are deterred by the highly perfumed scent of the blooms.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
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
Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Savor the Spice Island with a visit to Belmont Estate, where cocoa tours and hands-on chocolate-making experiences are perfumed by acres of gardens planted with nutmeg and cinnamon.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The goal is a box that stays fresher because waste is contained and removed efficiently, not because it’s perfumed into submission.
—Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
The aromatic broth was deeply soothing, perfumed with a balanced array of spices.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Then, one night, my mother made a chocolate mousse, ever so slightly perfumed with Poire William.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Dependable men in hats riding slow commuter trains, their mindscapes perfumed with thoughts of stocks, bonds, lawn care.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Treatments are designed to be sensorial and effective without feeling heavy or overly perfumed.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
At Shen House, once the lavish residence of Ming dynasty tycoon Shen Wansan, creaking floorboards and moon gates lead to quiet courtyards perfumed with jasmine—while silk threads shimmer in tiny shops, and calligraphers bend over scrolls lit by lantern glow.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
Squirrels find the rhizome roots distasteful and are deterred by the highly perfumed scent of the blooms.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
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
Verb
Its main entrance opens onto the bustling Via Senato, while a secondary entrance leads through Vincenzo Dascanio’s flower shop on the pedestrian Via della Spiga, perfumed with fresh blooms and lined with flagship boutiques from Dolce & Gabbana and Ralph Lauren.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
Savor the Spice Island with a visit to Belmont Estate, where cocoa tours and hands-on chocolate-making experiences are perfumed by acres of gardens planted with nutmeg and cinnamon.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
The goal is a box that stays fresher because waste is contained and removed efficiently, not because it’s perfumed into submission.
—Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
The aromatic broth was deeply soothing, perfumed with a balanced array of spices.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Then, one night, my mother made a chocolate mousse, ever so slightly perfumed with Poire William.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Dependable men in hats riding slow commuter trains, their mindscapes perfumed with thoughts of stocks, bonds, lawn care.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Treatments are designed to be sensorial and effective without feeling heavy or overly perfumed.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
At Shen House, once the lavish residence of Ming dynasty tycoon Shen Wansan, creaking floorboards and moon gates lead to quiet courtyards perfumed with jasmine—while silk threads shimmer in tiny shops, and calligraphers bend over scrolls lit by lantern glow.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfumed
Adjective
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Beyond those fragrant fillings was a rich history of the monastery dating to the 10th century.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cut flowers can be both colorful and fragrant, but after a couple of weeks they are finished.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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The mineral- and woody-scented blend recreates the scent of breaking waves and driftwood for a result that’s fresh, earthy, and decidedly gender-neutral.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Eco efforts Bath amenities are plastic-free, refillable, and scented with the custom Futopia fragrance.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The center features a Thermarium inspired by the wellness rituals of ancient Rome, completed by aromatic showers, a cold plunge pool, a thalassotherapy tub and multiple saunas.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hunks of squash add a sweet earthiness to the vibrant notes of ras el hanout, a complex and aromatic spice blend available in many supermarkets.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Perfumed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfumed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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