Word Adjective
scented
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈsɛntɪd/ UK /sˈɛntɪd/ scent·ed
Definition
adj.having a pleasant or strong smell. You use this to describe things like candles, flowers, or soaps that have had a perfume added to them.
adj.having a distinct, typically pleasant, fragrance. Often refers to products or plants that emit a specific aroma, whether natural or artificially added.
Examples
“She bought a scented candle to make the room smell like lavender.”
“The garden was filled with scented lilies that released their heavy perfume as soon as the sun went down.”
“High-end stationery is often lightly scented with sandalwood or rosewater to provide a tactile and olfactory experience that digital communication cannot replicate.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; often modified by adverbs like 'heavily' or 'lightly'.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated