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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024in•cense1 /ˈɪnsɛns/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- a substance producing a sweet odor when burned.
- the perfume or smoke arising from incense.
in•cense2 /ɪnˈsɛns/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -censed, -cens•ing. - to arouse the anger of;
enrage:incensed that his friend had approached the boss without consulting him.
in•cense•ment, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024in•cense1 (in′sens),USA pronunciation n., v., -censed, -cens•ing. n. - an aromatic gum or other substance producing a sweet odor when burned, used in religious ceremonies, to enhance a mood, etc.
- the perfume or smoke arising from such a substance when burned.
- any pleasant perfume or fragrance.
- homage or adulation.
v.t. - to perfume with incense.
- to burn incense for.
v.i. - to burn or offer incense.
- Late Latin as above
- Old French
- Late Latin incēnsum, literally, something kindled, neuter of incēnsus (past participle of incendere to set on fire), equivalent. to incend- (see incendiary) + -tus past participle suffix; replacing Middle English ansens, ensenz
- Middle English 1250–1300
- to inflame with wrath;
make angry;
enrage.
- Latin, as above
- Anglo-French
- Latin incēnsus (see incense1); replacing Middle English encensen
- late Middle English incensen 1400–50
anger, exasperate, provoke, irritate. See enrage. |