incense
/'insens/
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Definition
Noun:
- A substance that produces a fragrant smoke when burned: "Incense" refers to a material, often made from aromatic plant parts, that is burned to produce a pleasant smell.
- The fragrant smoke or aroma produced by burning such a substance: "Incense" can also refer to the pleasing scent or smoke itself.
Verb:
- To perfume with fragrant smoke: To burn incense or to fill a space with its aroma.
- To make very angry: To infuriate or enrage someone.
Examples
Noun:
- The smell of sandalwood incense filled the temple.
- She lit a stick of incense to create a calming atmosphere.
Verb (to perfume):
- The priest incensed the altar before the ceremony.
- Verb (to make angry):
- His rude comments incensed the entire audience.
Advanced Usage
- "To be incensed by/at something": To be extremely angered by something.
- She was incensed by the unfair treatment.
- "To burn incense to/for someone": To burn incense as an offering or in honor of someone.
- They burned incense for their ancestors.
Variants and Related Words
- Incensed (adj.): Very angry; furious.
- The incensed crowd demanded an explanation.
- Incensation (n.): The act of burning incense or perfuming with incense. (Rare/Formal)
- Censer (n.): A container in which incense is burned.
Synonyms
- Noun (substance/smell): Perfume, fragrance, aroma.
- Verb (to make angry): Enrage, infuriate, anger, madden.
Phrasal Verbs / Related Constructions
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Its meanings are expressed through its direct use as a verb or in the phrase "to be incensed.")
Related Idioms
- "Burn incense at the altar of...": To show excessive devotion or flattery to someone or something. (Figurative)
- He was accused of burning incense at the altar of corporate power.
Noun
- the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned
- incense filled the room
- a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
Verb
- make furious
- perfume especially with a censer