scented meaning

UK US /ˈsɛntɪd/ 2 syllables

scented (adjective): having the sense of smell.

scented has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

scented as an adjective

  1. having the sense of smell
    • keen-scented hounds

    Opposite: scentless

  2. filled or impregnated with perfume
    • perfumed boudoir
    • perfumed stationery
    • scented soap

    Synonyms: perfumed

    Similar: fragrant

  3. having a natural fragrance
    • odoriferous spices
    • the odorous air of the orchard
    • the perfumed air of June
    • scented flowers

    Synonyms: odoriferous, odorous, perfumed, sweet, sweet-scented, sweet-smelling

    Similar: fragrant

  4. (used in combination) having the odor of
    • clean-scented laundry
    • a manure-scented barnyard

    Similar: odorous

How to pronounce scented

scented is pronounced /ˈsɛntɪd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with scented

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SC · words ending in ED · 7-letter words

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