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Incense (Noun)

A substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned.

Nouns denoting substances.

The air in the temple was thick with the scent of incense being burned by the monks for their morning prayers.
She carefully selected a few sticks of her favorite lavender incense to create a calming atmosphere in her bedroom.
Special care was taken not to over-saturate the air with incense during the meditation session to prevent a headache.
In ancient rituals, the frankincense incense was often used for its sacred and healing properties.
The sweet fragrance of sandalwood incense drifted through the house, signaling the start of the evening ceremony.

The pleasing scent produced when incense is burned; "incense filled the room".

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The fragrance of incense filled the air as the monk began his morning meditation.
The aroma of incense wafted through the crowded temple, transporting worshippers to a state of serenity.
Incense hung in the air, a pungent reminder of the evening's ritual.
The air was thick with incense as the shaman chanted and swayed to the rhythm of the drums.
Incense curled through the monastery, its sweet scent a soothing balm for weary souls.