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incensed

in·cense
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-sens]
    • /ˈɪn sɛns/
    • /ˈɪn.sens/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-sens]
    • /ˈɪn sɛns/

Definitions of incensed word

  • noun incensed an aromatic gum or other substance producing a sweet odor when burned, used in religious ceremonies, to enhance a mood, etc. 1
  • noun incensed the perfume or smoke arising from such a substance when burned. 1
  • noun incensed any pleasant perfume or fragrance. 1
  • noun incensed homage or adulation. 1
  • verb with object incensed to inflame with wrath; make angry; enrage. 1
  • verb without object incensed to burn or offer incense. 1

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Origin of incensed

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Late Latin incēnsum, literally, something kindled, neuter of incēnsus (past participle of incendere to set on fire), equivalent to incend- (see incendiary) + -tus past participle suffix; replacing Middle English ansens, ensenz < Old French < Late Latin as above

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Parts of speech for Incensed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

incensed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

incensed usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for incensed

adj incensed

  • dogged — doggoned; damned; confounded: Well, I'll be dogged!
  • infuriated — to make furious; enrage.
  • miffed — put into an irritable mood, especially by an offending incident: I was miffed when they didn't invite me to the party.
  • irate — angry; enraged: an irate customer.
  • indignant — feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base: indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.

adjective incensed

  • enraged — Very angry; furious.
  • angry — When you are angry, you feel strong dislike or impatience about something.
  • exasperated — Simple past tense and past participle of exasperate.
  • annoyed — If you are annoyed, you are fairly angry about something.

Antonyms for incensed

adj incensed

  • pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
  • cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
  • joyous — joyful; happy; jubilant: the joyous sounds of children at play.
  • happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.

adjective incensed

  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.

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