Definition
Definition of incensing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
anger-inducingRare causing strong anger or indignationRare
- His incensing remarks led to a heated argument.
- The incensing news report sparked protests.
- Her incensing behavior was unacceptable.
Origin of incensing
Latin, incendere (to set fire) + -ing (action)
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- French:incendiaire, ...
- German:ärgerlich, ...
- Italian:provocatorio, ...
- Spanish:irritante, ...
- Portuguese:irritante, ...
- Chinese:令人愤怒的, ...
- Japanese:腹立たしい, ...
- Arabic:مستفِزّ, ...
- Hebrew:מַרְגִּיז, ...
- Russian:раздражающий, ...
- Ukrainian:обурливий, ...
- Hindi:उत्तेजक, ...
Definition of incense - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
religious ceremoniessubstance burned for fragrance in ceremonies
- The priest lit the incense during the service.
2.
adulationDated UK homage or excessive admirationDated UK
- The celebrity received incense from her fans.
Verb
1.
angertr. make someone very angry or furioustr.
- His rude comments incensed her.
2.
religionintr. Dated burn aromatic resin as part of a religious ritualintr. Dated
- They incensed the altar during the service.
3.
fragrancetr. Dated scent an area with aromatic smoketr. Dated
- The room was incensed for the ceremony.
Images of incense
substance burned for fragrance in ceremonies
Expressions with incense
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container for burning incense safely
She lit the incense burner during the meditation session.
thin stick that burns slowly, releasing fragrant smoke
She lit an incense stick during meditation.
tree that produces fragrant resin used in incense and perfumes
The incense tree is valued for its aromatic resin.
coniferous tree with fragrant wood and red bark
The incense cedar grows tall with fragrant wood and red bark.
Origin of incense
Latin, incendere (to set on fire)
Examples of incense in a sentence
They burned incense to purify the space. The incense from the audience was overwhelming after the performance. She was uncomfortable with the incense showered upon her by the media. The unfair decision incensed the entire team. Her constant interruptions incensed the speaker. The priest incensed the congregation with the fragrant smoke.
During the festival, they incensed the sacred statue. The church was incensed before the mass. They incensed the hall for the festival.
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- French:encens, exaspérer, ...
- German:Weihrauch, wütend machen, ...
- Italian:incenso, far arrabbiare, ...
- Spanish:incienso, enfurecer, ...
- Portuguese:incenso, enfurecer, ...
- Chinese:香, 激怒, ...
- Japanese:香, 激怒させる, ...
- Arabic:بَخور, أَغْضَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:קְטֹרֶת, לְהַכְעִיס, ...
- Russian:ладан, разозлить, ...
- Ukrainian:ладан, розлютити, ...
- Hindi:धूप, क्रोधित कर देना, ...
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