Definition of Incense
Incense
in·cense


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Aromatic biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burned.

e.g. The priest waved the incense stick to purify the air.

(noun)
a pleasing scent;

e.g. The temple had a lingering, oaky sweetness of incense.

(noun)
to perfume or smell with incense or fragrance;

e.g. The aroma of spices incensed the air.

(verb)
to arouse with extreme anger;

e.g. After hearing the bad news, he incensed with anger and his blood was boiling.



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