incense

incense

noun

Definition of INCENSE

1

a sweet or pleasant smell <the heavenly incense of spring flowers>

Synonyms aroma, attar (also otto), balm, bouquet, fragrancy, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, spice

Related Words essence, odor

Antonyms fetor, malodor, reek, stench, stink

2

excessive praise <count on the office manager to spread the incense whenever there's a visiting VIP from the head office>

Synonyms adulation, blarney, butter, flannel [British], incense, overpraise, soft soap, sweet talk, taffy

Related Words allurements, blandishments, endearments; caresses, compliments, congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects; adoration, idolatry, worship; fawning, sycophancy, toadying; cajolement, cajolery, ingratiation, smarm; acclaim, applause, commendation, praise

Near Antonyms bad-mouthing, belittlement, depreciation, detraction, disparagement, put-down