How to Use scented in a Sentence

scented

adjective
  • Don’t be turned off by the idea of a sunscreen-scented cologne.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022
  • Do the same thing with the dogs, leaving their scented towel in the cat room.
    Cathy M. Rosenthal, chicagotribune.com, 26 July 2019
  • The Smell of a Rainbow is a scented and shaped board children's book.
    Jennifer "jay" Palumbo, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021
  • Avoid scented candles, which will clash with the aromas of the food.
    Caroline Goddard, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2022
  • And just what is the point of a scented protective mask?
    CNN, 18 Oct. 2020
  • Take a peek at the 1o scented candles below, and then head over to Diptyque.com to take your pick.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 21 Apr. 2022
  • Still others are grown to be used in soaps or scented crafts.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Torch or bake the meringue and then, with a splash of courage and orange-scented vodka, set it aflame.
    Washington Post, 28 Dec. 2020
  • Lela had found a white truffle, tiny but sweet-scented.
    Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022
  • The rice over the pork transforms into a soft, thin porridge, scented with sweet spices.
    Bill Addison, latimes.com, 6 June 2019
  • To truly set the scene, light a coconut-scented candle to get the good vibes going.
    Shelby Deering, House Beautiful, 21 Nov. 2019
  • This cozy scented candle offers up to 80 hours of burn time.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Bontrager is holding a treat in one hand and a scented plastic tube in the other.
    The Indianapolis Star, 22 June 2023
  • And instead of an ugly can of aerosol spray, opt for a scented soy or beeswax candle.
    Laura Daily, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Throw in scented bath bombs to make their post-massage bath even more soothing.
    Melissa Mills, Parents, 5 Dec. 2023
  • This fresh and clean scented body wash is ideal for troubled skin.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022
  • Not to miss: the subtly scented products by Chidoriya (in the better rooms).
    Hanya Yanagihara, Town & Country, 8 Dec. 2017
  • To help ease the burn, there is a scented Cincinnati candle, smelling of oakmoss and amber.
    Sallee Ann Ruibal, Cincinnati.com, 19 Dec. 2018
  • For a relaxation bump, throw in a pack of scented epsom salts.
    Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2023
  • At the beginning of the month, pinch the ends of scented geranium branches to stimulate new growth at the base of the plant.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2020
  • Her fleeces and cargo pants and that smell of non-scented goat’s milk lotion for dry skin — that must do something for you.
    Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads, 7 Feb. 2018
  • The same can be said for long baths accompanied by a glass of wine and your favorite scented wax light.
    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2021
  • Which brings me to my next point of rage against scented tampons: no one is smelling your period.
    Alanna Lauren Greco, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2018
  • Take a hot bath, light a scented candle, turn on your favorite music, make a cup of herbal tea, or call an old friend.
    Cincinnati.com, 18 Dec. 2017
  • If all this seems overwhelming, take a deep breath of espresso-scented air.
    Brianna Hamblin, charlotteobserver, 13 July 2017
  • Much of the lemon’s flavor is utilized through its heavenly scented zest and juice.
    Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2017
  • There’s also a delicious scented candle, a bath bomb and salts and an eye mask.
    Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
  • To make these spoons even more irresistible, tip them with live bait or scented plastics.
    Steve Ryan, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2020
  • While the brand is renowned for its exceptional colognes, don’t sleep on the artful compositions of Malle’s scented candles.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Each Squishmallows slime is scented and comes with two tones, a resealable container, and an adorable matching charm.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Oct. 2024

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