incense — a substance that is burned to produce a sweet smell, especially during religious ceremonies
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance that is burned to produce a sweet smell, especially during religious ceremonies
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnsens/
Example Sentences
- My mom burns incense every morning, but it just makes our smoke alarm go crazy!
- The teacher was incensed when she found students using incense to cover the smell of their lunch.
- The ancient ritual required burning incense for three hours straight.
incense
NOUN[/ˈɪnsens/]
a substance that is burned to produce a sweet smell, especially during religious ceremonies
Burning fragrant sticks for religious ceremony
Intense meditation through incense creates suspense
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'incensus,' the past participle of 'incendere' meaning 'to set on fire' or 'to kindle.' The word entered English through Old French 'encens.'
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + -cense (from Latin censere, to kindle/burn) = incense (something burned to produce fragrance)
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📝Examples
“My mom burns incense every morning, but it just makes our smoke alarm go crazy!”
“The teacher was incensed when she found students using incense to cover the smell of their lunch.”
“The ancient ritual required burning incense for three hours straight.”
“His constant complaints about the wifi incensed his roommate.”
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