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PERFUMED

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does perfumed mean? 

PERFUMED (adjective)
  The adjective PERFUMED has 2 senses:

1. filled or impregnated with perfumeplay

2. having a natural fragranceplay

  Familiarity information: PERFUMED used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


PERFUMED (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Filled or impregnated with perfume

Synonyms:

perfumed; scented

Context example:

scented soap

Similar:

fragrant (pleasant-smelling)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Having a natural fragrance

Synonyms:

odoriferous; odorous; perfumed; scented; sweet; sweet-scented; sweet-smelling

Context example:

scented flowers

Similar:

fragrant (pleasant-smelling)


 Context examples 


Upon a mellow autumn day, about noon, when the ground was perfumed by fallen leaves, and many more, in beautiful tints of yellow, red, and brown, yet hung upon the trees, through which the sun was shining, I arrived at Highgate.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)



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