Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌsɛns/
noun a substance that is burned to produce a fragrant odor
A1 I bought some incense to make my room smell nice.
A2 She lit some incense to create a relaxing atmosphere in her home.
B1 The incense burned slowly, releasing a pleasant scent throughout the room.
B2 The shop sold a variety of incense sticks, cones, and oils.
C1 The incense used in the ceremony was imported from India and had a rich, exotic aroma.
C2 The incense wafted through the air, filling the temple with a sense of peace and tranquility.
verb to cause to be extremely angry
A1 She incenses the room with lavender-scented candles.
A2 The priest incenses the altar during the church service.
B1 The aroma of the incense filled the entire temple.
B2 Burning incense is a common practice in many Asian cultures.
C1 The exotic incense from India wafted through the air, creating a serene atmosphere.
C2 The incense ceremony was a sacred ritual performed by the monks in the ancient temple.
formal The priest lit the incense during the religious ceremony.
informal I love the smell of incense burning in my room.
slang Hey, do you have any of that good incense for sale?
figurative The music at the concert was like incense for the soul.
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