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incense Definition and Meaning in English (incense definition)

noun
Synonyms:fragrancearomaperfume
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Incense definition: Incense is an aromatic material that releases fragrant smoke when burned, often used in religious rituals or for its pleasant smell.

Definitions of Incense

  1. 1noun

    Incense is an aromatic material that releases fragrant smoke when burned, often used in religious rituals or for its pleasant smell.

  2. 2verb

    To incense someone means to make them extremely angry or furious, often by offending them.

Example Sentences

religious

“The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning incense.”

casual

“His rude comments incensed the entire audience.”

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past tenseincensed
present participleincensing

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Incense definition: Incense is an aromatic material that releases fragrant smoke when burned, often used in religious rituals or for its pleasant smell.
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