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- [in-sens]
- /ˈɪn sɛns/
- /ˈɪn.sens/
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- [in-sens]
- /ˈɪn sɛns/
Definitions of incense word
- noun incense an aromatic gum or other substance producing a sweet odor when burned, used in religious ceremonies, to enhance a mood, etc. 1
- noun incense the perfume or smoke arising from such a substance when burned. 1
- noun incense any pleasant perfume or fragrance. 1
- noun incense homage or adulation. 1
- verb with object incense to inflame with wrath; make angry; enrage. 1
- verb without object incense to burn or offer incense. 1
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Origin of incense
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Late Latin incēnsum, literally, something kindled, neuter of incēnsus (past participle of incendere to set on fire), equivalent to incend- (see incendiary) + -tus past participle suffix; replacing Middle English ansens, ensenz < Old French < Late Latin as above
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Parts of speech for Incense
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
incense popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incense
noun incense
- odor — the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell: to have an unpleasant odor.
- aroma — An aroma is a strong, pleasant smell.
- scent — a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable: the scent of roses.
- perfume — a substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell, especially a fluid containing fragrant natural oils extracted from flowers, woods, etc., or similar synthetic oils.
- balm — Balm is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from some tropical trees and used to make creams that heal wounds or reduce pain.
Antonyms for incense
noun incense
verb incense
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- placate — to appease or pacify, especially by concessions or conciliatory gestures: to placate an outraged citizenry.
- soothe — to tranquilize or calm, as a person or the feelings; relieve, comfort, or refresh: soothing someone's anger; to soothe someone with a hot drink.
- pacify — to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity; quiet; calm: to pacify an angry man.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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