incensed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈsɛnst/
KK: /ɪnˈsɛnst/
adjective
Definition
Very angry or furious about something.
Example
She was incensed by the unfair treatment she received at work.
Conversation
I can't believe how rude that guy was at the meeting.
I know, right? It was completely uncalled for.
I was so incensed by his comments, I almost said something.
You should have! Sometimes people need to be called out.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
angry
furious
irate
Antonyms
calm
pleased
content
verb
Definition
To make someone very angry or enraged.
Example
She was incensed by the unfair treatment she received at work.
Tense Forms
Past: incensed
Past Participle: incensed
Conversation
I was so surprised when he incensed everyone at the meeting.
Yeah, I heard about that! It was really unexpected.
I can't believe he didn't realize how upset people were getting.
Root Explanation
Incensed → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into or upon) and "cendere" (from Latin, meaning to burn). The word "incensed" means to be filled with anger or to be burned with rage.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'burned' ('cendere') by anger when you are 'filled with' ('in-') it — that's why incensed means very angry.
Visually Confused Words
unincensed
licensed
misincensed
reincense
license
intense
insense