Examples of “incense” in a Sentence

noun A substance burned to produce a fragrant smoke, often used in religious ceremonies or to scent a room.

• The small shop smelled of sandalwood incense and fresh flowers.
• Monks gathered in the temple, where the sweet smoke of incense filled the air.
• She lit a stick of incense before starting her meditation.

verb To make someone very angry.

• It incenses me when people leave trash all over the park.
• His dismissive comment incensed the whole room.
• Residents were incensed by the sudden rent increase.