: having scent: such as
a
: having a perfumed smell
b
: having the sense of smell
c
: having or exhaling an odor
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Examples of scented in a Sentence
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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Droves of customers are buying this high-end scented Yankee Candle, along with this fluffy throw blanket to transform their living spaces into snuggly oases.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
In other words, don’t light any scented candles, or use gas, propane, fireplaces, or your vacuums.
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Take Care When Burning Candles In Bathrooms A beautiful scented candle is a lovely way to enjoy a relaxing bath—but take special caution when burning a candle in a bathroom.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
Customers must be at least 21-years-old to purchase the dive-bar scented cologne.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
In other words, don’t light any scented candles, or use gas, propane, fireplaces, or your vacuums.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Jan. 2025
Take Care When Burning Candles In Bathrooms A beautiful scented candle is a lovely way to enjoy a relaxing bath—but take special caution when burning a candle in a bathroom.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
Customers must be at least 21-years-old to purchase the dive-bar scented cologne.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scented. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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