incense

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noun

in·cense ˈin-ˌsen(t)s How to pronounce incense (audio)

: material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned

: the perfume exhaled from some spices and gums when burned

broadly : a pleasing scent

: pleasing attention : flattery

incense

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verb (1)

in·cense ˈin-ˌsen(t)s How to pronounce incense (audio)

incensed; incensing

transitive verb

: to apply or offer incense to

: to perfume with incense

incense

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verb (2)

in·cense in-ˈsen(t)s How to pronounce incense (audio)

incensed; incensing

transitive verb

: to arouse the extreme anger or indignation of

archaic : to cause (a passion or emotion) to become aroused

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English encens, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin incensum, from Latin, neuter of incensus, past participle of incendere to set on fire, from in- + -cendere to burn; akin to Latin candēre to glow — more at candid

Verb (2)

Middle English encensen, probably from Latin incensus, past participle of incendere to set on fire, provoke

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

单词	incenses
释义	incense 1 of 3 noun in·cense ˈin-ˌsen(t)s 1 : material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned 2 : the perfume exhaled from some spices and gums when burned broadly : a pleasing scent 3 : pleasing attention : flattery incense 2 of 3 verb (1) in·cense ˈin-ˌsen(t)s incensed; incensing transitive verb 1 : to apply or offer incense to 2 : to perfume with incense incense 3 of 3 verb (2) in·cense in-ˈsen(t)s incensed; incensing transitive verb 1 : to arouse the extreme anger or indignation of 2 archaic : to cause (a passion or emotion) to become aroused Synonyms Noun aroma attar otto balm bouquet fragrance fragrancy perfume redolence scent spice Verb (1) odorize perfume scent Verb (2) anger enrage inflame enflame infuriate ire mad madden outrage rankle rile roil steam up tick off See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the heavenly incense of spring flowers count on the office manager to spread the incense whenever there's a visiting VIP from the head office Word History Etymology Noun Middle English encens, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin incensum, from Latin, neuter of incensus, past participle of incendere to set on fire, from in- + -cendere to burn; akin to Latin candēre to glow — more at candid Verb (2) Middle English encensen, probably from Latin incensus, past participle of incendere to set on fire, provoke First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (1) 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (2) 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing incense incense cedar incense cedar Kids Definition incense 1 of 2 noun in·cense ˈin-ˌsens : material used to produce a strong and pleasant smell when burned incense 2 of 2 verb in·cense in-ˈsens incensed; incensing : to make very angry … the cabin party were incensed at me for my desertion … Robert Louis Stevenson, Treasure Island incenses 1 of 3 noun plural of incense as in scents a sweet or pleasant smell the heavenly incense of spring flowers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance scents fragrances aromas perfumes spices attars balms fragrancies bouquets essences ottos redolences odors Antonyms & Near Antonyms stinks stenches reeks malodors fetors incenses 2 of 3 verb (1) present tense third-person singular of incense as in angers to make angry the insult so incensed him that he had to be restrained from hitting the guy Synonyms & Similar Words angers infuriates enrages outrages annoys irritates riles inflames offends rankles enflames ires maddens ticks off roils aggravates gets crosses provokes affronts exasperates steams up nettles mads vexes huffs peeves ruffles piques rubs the wrong way embitters antagonizes miffs gets one's goat envenoms burns (up) puts out Antonyms & Near Antonyms pleases delights relieves gratifies comforts soothes appeases consoles assuages calms allays charms enchants settles pacifies placates quiets mollifies disarms beguiles lulls conciliates captivates bewitches See More incenses 3 of 3 verb (2) present tense third-person singular of incense as in perfumes to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance the gift shop was heavily incensed with a cloying mixture of herbal essences Synonyms & Similar Words scents perfumes odorizes Antonyms & Near Antonyms deodorizes stinks up
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incense

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Phrases Containing incense

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