CEFR B2

incensed

noun

Meaning

A substance that is burned to produce a pleasant smell, often used in religious ceremonies.

Examples

The aroma of sandalwood incense drifted from the yoga studio.
Priests burned incense to purify the air in the ancient church.

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incensed (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.sens/

Definition

A substance that is burned to produce a pleasant smell, often used in religious ceremonies.

Examples

The aroma of sandalwood incense drifted from the yoga studio.
Priests burned incense to purify the air in the ancient church.
She lit a stick of jasmine incense to relax in the evening.

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