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Incense: meaning, definitions and examples

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incense

 

[ หˆษชn.sens ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

burning

A substance that is burned to produce a fragrant odor, especially as part of a religious ceremony.

Synonyms

aroma, fragrance, perfume

Examples of usage

  • The priest lit the incense during the church service.
  • The incense filled the room with a calming scent.
Context #2 | Verb

anger

To cause to be extremely angry; enrage.

Synonyms

enrage, infuriate, provoke

Examples of usage

  • His rude behavior will incense his boss.
  • The unfair treatment incensed the employees.

Translations

Translations of the word "incense" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น incenso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค—เคฐเคฌเคคเฅเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Weihrauch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dupa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะดะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kadzidล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใŠ้ฆ™ (ใŠใ“ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท encens

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ incienso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tรผtsรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ–ฅ (hyang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฎูˆุฑ (bukhur)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kadidlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kadidlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฆ™ (xiฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kadilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reykelsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพัˆ ะธั–ัั‚ั– ะทะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ™แƒ›แƒ”แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (sakmeveli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรผtsรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ incienso

Etymology

The word 'incense' originated from the Latin word 'incensum', which means 'to kindle'. In ancient times, incense was used in religious ceremonies to symbolize purification and spiritual connection. It was believed that the smoke from burning incense carried prayers to the heavens. Over the centuries, the use of incense has evolved to include various rituals and practices in different cultures around the world.

See also: incensed.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,855, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.