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
in·cense
ˈin-ˌsen(t)s
incensed; incensing
in·cense
in-ˈsen(t)s
incensed; incensing
1
: to arouse the extreme anger or indignation of
2
archaic
: to cause (a passion or emotion) to become aroused
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Examples of incense in a Sentence
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
Verb (1)
the gift shop was heavily incensed with a cloying mixture of herbal essences
Verb (2)
the insult so incensed him that he had to be restrained from hitting the guy
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Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Sharp and woodsy cypress sits atop juniper and clove, grounded by incense and patchouli.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
He was incensed, mistakenly believing that the notepads had been burgled from his barn.
—Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
For the first time, POJ Studio will host a pop-up in L.A. where guests can shop items like Hinoki leaf incense, Indigo River noren and Shigaraki dinnerware.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Sharp and woodsy cypress sits atop juniper and clove, grounded by incense and patchouli.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Naturally, Brancato’s incensed, and when McGee strolls into MTAC, the general orders him to arrest his boss.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
He was incensed, mistakenly believing that the notepads had been burgled from his barn.
—Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Incense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incense. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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incense
1 of 2 noun
in·cense
ˈin-ˌsen(t)s
1
a
: material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
b
: the odor so produced
2
: a pleasing scent
incense
2 of 2 verb
in·cense
in-ˈsen(t)s
incensed; incensing
: to make very angry
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