adj
Uncommon
scented
Scented (adj) means having a pleasant smell. Example: “She lit a scented candle to make the room feel cozy.”
adj
1
Having a pleasant smell.
"She lit a scented candle to make the room feel cozy."
"The garden was full of scented roses."
2
Having had perfume or fragrance added.
"He bought scented soap from the market stall."
"The lotion is lightly scented with lavender."
How to use scented
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmelling nice, or made to smell nice by adding a fragrance.
Common pairings
scented candle
scented soap
lightly scented
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more scented
- Superlative
- most scented
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Synonyms
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scentless
Related words
Rhymes for scented
vented
dented
talented
demented
invented
oriented
lamented
patented
cemented
fermented
contented
consented
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Frequently asked questions
What does “scented” mean?
The word “scented” means having a pleasant smell. In plain terms, smelling nice, or made to smell nice by adding a fragrance.
How do you use “scented” in a sentence?
Here is “scented” used in a sentence: “She lit a scented candle to make the room feel cozy.”
What part of speech is “scented”?
“Scented” is an adjective.
Is “scented” a common word?
“Scented” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “scented” have?
“Scented” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having a pleasant smell.
