scented

scented — adjective

1. describing a product such as a candle, soap, or lotion that has had a pleasant-s

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describing a product such as a candle, soap, or lotion that has had a pleasant-smelling substance added to it, giving it a noticeable sweet or floral smell when used.

例句

Christopher chose a scented candle that filled his living room with the smell of cinnamon.

collocation: scented candle

The hotel placed scented soaps and shampoos in every bathroom for guests to enjoy.

同義詞
  • fragrant

    broader term — can describe both natural and artificial pleasant smells

  • perfumed

    stronger and more formal — suggests a deliberate, noticeable fragrance

  • aromatic

    describes a strong, distinctive smell, often spicy or herbal

反義詞

文法句型

scented + noun

be + scented

用法筆記

Commonly used for manufactured items such as candles, soaps, tissues, and cleaning products that have had fragrance added. The opposite is unscented (no fragrance added).

常見錯誤

❌She lit a scent candle.
✅She lit a scented candle.
💡The adjective form is scented, not scent. Scent is a noun or verb.

2. (of a flower or plant) producing a sweet, pleasant smell naturally, without any

2.形容詞B1
釋義

(of a flower or plant) producing a sweet, pleasant smell naturally, without any artificial substance added.

例句

The scented roses in Vikram's garden attracted butterflies all summer long.

collocation: scented roses

Tuan planted jasmine near his window because the scented flowers helped him sleep.

同義詞
  • fragrant

    more common for describing natural flower smells

  • sweet-smelling

    simpler and more informal

  • aromatic

    suggests a stronger, more distinctive natural scent, often herbal

反義詞
  • unscented

    lacking any smell, though less common for describing flowers

文法句型

scented + flower/plant noun

be + scented

用法筆記

Only describes flowers and plants with a naturally sweet smell. For artificial fragrances added to products, use sense 1 (WITH ADDED FRAGRANCE).

常見錯誤

❌The perfume was very scented.
✅The perfume was very fragrant.
💡Perfume is already a fragrance, so scented sounds redundant. Use scented for products that naturally lack smell but have had one added.