Incensed Meaning and Definition
Incensed
Pronunciation
/ɪnˈsɛnsd/
Part of Speech
Adjective
Definition
A state of being violently angry or extremely annoyed, often accompanied by a strong emotional response.
Examples
- The driver was incensed by the reckless behavior of the other motorists.
- She became incensed when she discovered her favorite restaurant had changed its menu.
Synonyms
- Enraged
- Irate
- Infuriated
Antonyms
- Calmed
- Soothing
- Calm
Etymology
The word “Incensed” comes from the Latin “incentus”, meaning “inflammation” or “agitation”, and is related to “enkindle”, meaning “to set ablaze”.
Usage Notes
In British English, “incensed” is often used to describe a range of emotions, from mild annoyance to extreme anger. In American English, it tends to be used more specifically to describe strong anger or outrage.
Cultural References
The phrase “incensed and infuriated” is often used to describe the reaction to a shocking event or discovery in popular culture.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
“Incensed and infuriated” is a common idiomatic phrase used to describe intense anger or outrage.
Related Words or Phrases
Related words and phrases include “anger”, “rage”, “fury”, and “indignation”.
Collocations
Common collocations with “incensed” include “incensed by”, “incensed at”, and “incensed about”.
Frequency of Use
The word “incensed” is less commonly used than words like “angry” or “mad”, but is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe intense emotions.
Common Misspellings
Common misspellings of “incensed” include “incent”, “inced”, “insensed”, and “inscend”.