perfumed
/pərˈfjuːmd/ · per·fumed
verb
- to apply perfume to She perfumed her hair with a sweet fragrance before the party.
- to fill or impregnate with a perfume The air was perfumed with the scent of blooming flowers.
- to scent The chef perfumed the dish with a hint of vanilla.
adjective
- scented, having been given a pleasant smell The perfumed pages of the letter contrasted with its doleful writing.
Did you know? The word 'perfumed' has been used in literature to describe not only physical objects but also abstract concepts, such as the 'perfumed' pages of a letter, which suggests that the writer's words are as fragrant as a pleasant scent.