perfumed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /pərˈfjuːmd/
KK: /pɚˈfjuːmd/
adjective
Definition
Having a pleasant smell, often due to the addition of fragrance or scent.
Example
She wore a perfumed lotion that filled the room with a lovely aroma.
Conversation
Have you noticed how perfumed that new candle is?
Yeah, it's really nice! It fills the whole room with a lovely scent.
I love how perfumed candles can change the mood of a space.
Absolutely! They make everything feel so much cozier.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fragrant
aromatic
scented
Antonyms
odorless
unscented
foul
verb
Definition
To have added a pleasant scent to something, often using a liquid fragrance.
Example
She perfumed the room with lavender oil before the guests arrived.
Tense Forms
Past: perfumed
Past Participle: perfumed
Conversation
I love how you smell today; what did you use?
Thanks! I just perfumed my favorite scarf before heading out.
That's such a clever idea! I should try that with my jackets.
Root Explanation
Perfumed → It is formed from "per-" (meaning through) and "fumare" (meaning to smoke or to emit vapor). The word "perfumed" refers to something that has been made fragrant through the emission of pleasant scents.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is made fragrant by having pleasant scents 'through' ('per-') the 'smoke' or vapor ('fumare') it emits.
Visually Confused Words
unperfumed
reperfume