Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb perfume

2 senses of perfume

Sense 1
perfume, aromatize, aromatise -- (fill or impregnate with an odor; "orange blossoms perfumed the air in the garden")
       => odorize, odourise, scent -- (cause to smell or be smelly)

Sense 2
perfume, scent -- (apply perfume to; "She perfumes herself every day")
       => groom, neaten -- (care for one's external appearance; "He is always well-groomed")

Antonyms of adj perfumed

2 senses of perfumed

Sense 1
perfumed, scented -- (filled or impregnated with perfume; "perfumed boudoir"; "perfumed stationery"; "scented soap")

INDIRECT (VIA fragrant) -> malodorous, malodourous, unpleasant-smelling, ill-smelling, stinky -- (having an unpleasant smell)

Sense 2
odoriferous, odorous, perfumed, scented, sweet, sweet-scented, sweet-smelling -- (having a natural fragrance; "odoriferous spices"; "the odorous air of the orchard"; "the perfumed air of June"; "scented flowers")

INDIRECT (VIA fragrant) -> malodorous, malodourous, unpleasant-smelling, ill-smelling, stinky -- (having an unpleasant smell)

Similarity of adj perfumed

2 senses of perfumed

Sense 1
perfumed, scented -- (filled or impregnated with perfume; "perfumed boudoir"; "perfumed stationery"; "scented soap")
       => fragrant (vs. malodorous) -- (pleasant-smelling)

Sense 2
odoriferous, odorous, perfumed, scented, sweet, sweet-scented, sweet-smelling -- (having a natural fragrance; "odoriferous spices"; "the odorous air of the orchard"; "the perfumed air of June"; "scented flowers")
       => fragrant (vs. malodorous) -- (pleasant-smelling)