Perfumed

/pərˈfjuːmd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
Past tense of 'perfume'; to have applied a fragrance to something.
She perfumed the room with her favorite essential oils.
To impart a pleasant smell to something.
The baker perfumed the air with the aroma of fresh bread.
adjective
Having a pleasant scent or fragrance.
She walked through the garden, surrounded by perfumed flowers.
Impregnated with a scent or fragrance.
He wore a perfumed shirt that reminded her of a summer breeze.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'perfumare', meaning 'to smoke through'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

perfumed letter
A letter scented with perfume, often associated with romantic intentions.
perfumed air
Air that carries a pleasant scent.
perfumed garden
A garden filled with flowers that have a strong, pleasant fragrance.

Related Words

perfume
A liquid with a pleasant smell, often made from essential oils.
scent
A distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one.
fragrance
A pleasant, sweet smell.

Slang Meanings

To smell good.
She's really perfumed today!
To use too much perfume, making it overwhelming.
He walked in so perfumed, I could barely breathe.