Synonyms for

Scented

Verb / ˈsentɪd / Another word for scented — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a pleasant and distinctive smell

Synonyms & similar words

sweetsmelling sweet sweetscented odorous scent perfume wind scentless deodorize odoriferous deodourise odourise nose odorize perfumed fragrant perfumed aromatic sweet-smelling redolent odoriferous ambrosial smelling savorous whiffy spicy savory nosegay incensed pungent odorized odorous musky musk-scented lilac-scented

Synonyms by register

Formal

aromatic fragrant perfumed

Informal

smelly stinky perfumy

Literary

redolent fragrant

Antonyms

odorless unscented fragrance-free plain neutral

Common collocations

  • lightly scented
  • heavily scented
  • sweetly scented
  • pleasantly scented
  • naturally scented
  • subtly scented
  • scented candle
  • scented lotion

Word family

noun scent
verb scent
adjective scented
adverb scentedly

Usage note

While 'scented' generally implies a pleasant smell, it can also be used neutrally to describe anything with a smell. 'Unscented' or 'fragrance-free' are preferred for products intended to have no smell.

Example sentences

  1. The roses in the garden were scented with a sweet fragrance.
  2. She bought a scented lotion that reminded her of the ocean.
  3. The air was scented with the smell of fresh baked cookies.
  4. He lit a scented candle to create a relaxing atmosphere.
  5. The shampoo was scented with the scent of lavender.

Quotes

  • "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." - William Shakespeare
  • "Happiness is a warm puppy." - Charles M. Schulz
  • "Smell is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived." - Helen Keller

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