Meaning of "incense" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD INCENSE

From Old French encens, from Church Latin incensum, from Latin incendere to kindle.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF INCENSE

incense  [ˈɪnsɛns]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INCENSE

Incense is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb incense in English.

WHAT DOES INCENSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Incense

Incense is aromatic biotic material which releases fragrant smoke when burned. The term refers to the material itself, rather than to the aroma that it produces. Incense is used for a variety of purposes, including the ceremonies of all the main religions, to overcome bad smells, repel insects, spirituality, aromatherapy, meditation, and for simple pleasure. Incense is composed of aromatic plant materials, often combined with essential oils. The forms taken by incense differ with the underlying culture, and have changed with advances in technology and increasing diversity in the reasons for burning it. Incense can generally be separated into two main types: "indirect-burning" and "direct-burning". Indirect-burning incense is not capable of burning on its own, and requires a separate heat source. Direct-burning incense is lit directly by a flame and then fanned or blown out, leaving a glowing ember that smoulders and releases fragrance. Direct-burning incense is either a paste formed around a bamboo stick, or a paste that is extruded into a stick or cone shape.

Definition of incense in the English dictionary

The first definition of incense in the dictionary is any of various aromatic substances burnt for their fragrant odour, esp in religious ceremonies. Other definition of incense is the odour or smoke so produced. Incense is also any pleasant fragrant odour; aroma.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO INCENSE

PRESENT

Present

I incense

you incense

he/she/it incenses

we incense

you incense

they incense

Present continuous

I am incensing

you are incensing

he/she/it is incensing

we are incensing

you are incensing

they are incensing

Present perfect

I have incensed

you have incensed

he/she/it has incensed

we have incensed

you have incensed

they have incensed

Present perfect continuous

I have been incensing

you have been incensing

he/she/it has been incensing

we have been incensing

you have been incensing

they have been incensing

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I incensed

you incensed

he/she/it incensed

we incensed

you incensed

they incensed

Past continuous

I was incensing

you were incensing

he/she/it was incensing

we were incensing

you were incensing

they were incensing

Past perfect

I had incensed

you had incensed

he/she/it had incensed

we had incensed

you had incensed

they had incensed

Past perfect continuous

I had been incensing

you had been incensing

he/she/it had been incensing

we had been incensing

you had been incensing

they had been incensing

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will incense

you will incense

he/she/it will incense

we will incense

you will incense

they will incense

Future continuous

I will be incensing

you will be incensing

he/she/it will be incensing

we will be incensing

you will be incensing

they will be incensing

Future perfect

I will have incensed

you will have incensed

he/she/it will have incensed

we will have incensed

you will have incensed

they will have incensed

Future perfect continuous

I will have been incensing

you will have been incensing

he/she/it will have been incensing

we will have been incensing

you will have been incensing

they will have been incensing

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would incense

you would incense

he/she/it would incense

we would incense

you would incense

they would incense

Conditional continuous

I would be incensing

you would be incensing

he/she/it would be incensing

we would be incensing

you would be incensing

they would be incensing

Conditional perfect

I would have incense

you would have incense

he/she/it would have incense

we would have incense

you would have incense

they would have incense

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been incensing

you would have been incensing

he/she/it would have been incensing

we would have been incensing

you would have been incensing

they would have been incensing

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you incense
we let´s incense
you incense

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to incense

Past participle

incensed

Present Participle

incensing

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «INCENSE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «incense» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of incense

anger · aroma · balm · bouquet · enrage · exasperate · excite · fragrance · gall · inflame · infuriate · irritate · madden · nark · perfume · provoke · redolence · rile · scent

TRANSLATION OF INCENSE

Find out the translation of incense to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of incense from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «incense» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 香
• Translator English - Spanish: incienso
• English: incense
• Translator English - Hindi: धूप
• Translator English - Arabic: البخور
• Translator English - Russian: ладан
• Translator English - Portuguese: incenso
• Translator English - Bengali: ধূপ
• Translator English - French: encens
• Translator English - Malay: Kemenyan
• Translator English - German: Weihrauch
• Translator English - Japanese: 香
• Translator English - Korean: 향
• Translator English - Javanese: Dupa
• Translator English - Vietnamese: hương
• Translator English - Tamil: தூப
• Translator English - Marathi: धूप
• Translator English - Turkish: tütsü
• Translator English - Italian: incenso
• Translator English - Polish: kadzidło
• Translator English - Ukrainian: ладан
• Translator English - Romanian: tămâie
• Translator English - Greek: θυμίαμα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: speserye
• Translator English - Swedish: rökelse
• Translator English - Norwegian: røkelse

8 QUOTES WITH «INCENSE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word incense.

1

Hamish Bowles

When I think of my childhood, I see my mother, the complete sixties parent, decked in purple frappe silk caftans, the acidic smell of newly stripped pine mingling with incense.

2

Amelia Earhart

Better do a good deed near at home than go far away to burn incense.

3

Laura Esquivel

I acknowledge the four elements. Water in the North; incense to recognize the air in the East; flowers for the earth in the South; a candle for light from the West. It helps me keep perspective.

4

Lucinda Franks

Christmas in Bethlehem. The ancient dream: a cold, clear night made brilliant by a glorious star, the smell of incense, shepherds and wise men falling to their knees in adoration of the sweet baby, the incarnation of perfect love.

5

Brian Austin Green

I take a baths all the time. I'll put on some music and burn some incense and just sit in the tub and think, Wow, life is great right now.

6

Tommy Hilfiger

We had incense and rock'n'roll posters, and we sold records and rolling papers. People could just, like, hang out. We had a cool vibe going.

7

Walter Savage Landor

No ashes are lighter than those of incense, and few things burn out sooner.

8

Cindy Williams

Sometimes I light incense and a candle. It's so peaceful and quiet. The steadiness of the energy and the reliability of the warmth have a calming effect.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INCENSE»

Discover the use of incense in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to incense and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews

The book explains how to make your own incenses, oils, ointments, inks, tinctures, herb baths, bath salts, brews, ritual soaps and powders.

‎2002

Incense: Crafting & Use of Magickal Scents

Master incense maker Carl F. Neal has created dozens of unique incense recipes-and includes easy conversion tables for different systems of measurement so your recipes will turn out just right every time!

Carl F. Neal, 2003

Making Your Own Incense

There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Tina Sams, Maryanne Schwartz, 1999

Wylundt's Book of Incense

A complete how-to book for making your own incense.

Wylundt, Steven R. Smith, 1996

The Book of Incense: Enjoying the Traditional Art of ...

Even today, Japanese incense is highly regarded for its subtlety and beauty. The Book of Incense is the first book available in English that

Kiyoko Morita, 2007

Incense: Rituals, Mystery, Lore

Describes the ancient traditions and folklore of incense and how these can be translated into daily life through meditation and a variety of incense products.

Gina Hyams, 2003

Incense Magick

Carl F. Neal, author of the popular book, Incense, offers this meticulously researched, globespanning guide to the magickal applications of incense.

Carl F. Neal, 2012

The World According to Twitter: Bringing Fragrance into the Home

This lovingly designed, fit-in-the-palm-of-your-hand book suggests simple ways every woman can take a break from her frenetic daily schedule and enjoy a few moments of pampering alone or with family and friends.

David Pogue, 2012

Incense and Incense Rituals

The author offers a concise and many faceted guide to the world of incense burning rituals as well as descriptions of the eighty one incense substances comprising it is cores incense burnning of the aromatic plant substancs descrived ...

Thomas Kinkele, 2002

The Incense Game: A Novel of Feudal Japan

This is no time for a murder investigation—except when a nobleman's daughters are found dead from incense poisoning and their father threatens to topple the regime unless Sano Ichiro tracks down the killer.

Laura Joh Rowland, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INCENSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term incense is used in the context of the following news items.

Bend It With Beer at Yoga Classes Held in Breweries - ABC News

... they're not interested in wearing the outfits, going to a strange studio where they have incense or chimes and chanting – it brings this element ... «ABC News, Jul 15»

Photos of Muslims Celebrating Eid al-Fitr Across the Globe | Arts …

The morning after the last iftar of Ramadan is a special one. In parts of India, the aroma of freshly baked sweets mingles with the musky fragrance of incense ... «Smithsonian, Jul 15»

As synthetic marijuana sends more New Yorkers to hospital, Cuomo …

... which tend to be added to plant materials and sold as incense. The new regulations must be approved by the New York State Public Health ... «Auburn Citizen, Jul 15»

As synthetic marijuana use rises, NY to ban more chemicals - The …

Marketed as legal products such as as incense, herbal mixtures, or potpourri, synthetic cannabinoids typically consist of plant material coated ... «Albany Times Union, Jul 15»

Acid Hype: American News Media and the Psychedelic Experience …

Acid Hype offers the untold tale of LSD's wild journey from Brylcreem and Ivory soap to incense and peppermints. cover art ... «PopMatters, Jul 15»

Family returns to rededicate graves of sisters lost to time - Auburn …

Koshin Ogui reached into a lacquered black box, closed thumb and forefinger over a pinch of incense, withdrew it and dropped it on the brazier. «Auburn Reporter, Jul 15»

DEBORAH SIMMONS: Synthetic drug chemists outsmart courts and …

... and they often are referred to as “bath salts,” potpourri,” “jewelry cleaner” and “herbal incense,” as well as other generic street names. «Washington Times, Jul 15»

The 9 Best Niche Stores In NYC: Gothamist

For the time-pressed, Enchantments offers pre-made candles, along with incense, books, spices, oils, herbs and resins, with locally -made ... «Gothamist, Jul 15»

Hometown Favorite: Local Fargo Shop With Variety | KVRR.com …

It's a store perfect for Johnson, where she can find: "Tapestries, I look for incense, sunglasses, jewelry, cute clothes." "It's a shop where even the ... «KVRR, Jul 15»

Algoma sculptor creates beauty from life and myth

Portraits, landscape paintings and charcoal drawings line walls and water cascades from fountains. Incense burns in the air. “Environment has ... «Green Bay Press Gazette, Jul 15»