incense
word
Definition
A substance that is burned to produce a pleasant smell, often used in religious ceremonies, meditation, or for making spaces smell good.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an uncountable noun. Common phrases: 'burn incense,' 'stick of incense.' In formal and religious contexts. Not to be confused with 'incensed' (angry). Can refer to sticks, cones, or loose powders.
Spanish: inciensoPortuguese (BR): incensoPortuguese (PT): incensoChinese (Simplified): 香 (香薰)Chinese (Traditional): 香 (香薰)Hindi: अगरबत्ती - धूपArabic: بخورBengali: ধূপRussian: ладан - благовониеJapanese: お香Vietnamese: hương - nhang - trầm hươngKorean: 향 - 향초 (종교의식용)Turkish: tütsüUrdu: لوبان - اگربتیIndonesian: dupa - kemenyan
Example Sentences
She likes to burn incense when she meditates.
basic
The smell of incense filled the temple.
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He bought a box of incense sticks at the market.
basic
Lighting some incense always helps me relax after a long day.
natural
Some people are allergic to incense smoke.
natural
During the ceremony, the priest waved incense over the crowd.
natural