adj Uncommon

scented

Scented (adj) means having a pleasant smell. Example: “She lit a scented candle to make the room feel cozy.”

adj

Having a pleasant smell.

"She lit a scented candle to make the room feel cozy."

"The garden was full of scented roses."

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 notes

In plain EnglishSmelling nice, or made to smell nice by adding a fragrance.

Common pairings

scented candle scented soap lightly scented

more scented comparative, most scented superlative

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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.