Definitions

incensed

[in-senst] / ɪnˈsɛnst /

ADJECTIVE

very angry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dogged enraged exasperated indignant infuriated irate miffed

STRONG

buffaloed bugged fuming hacked maddened peeved riled

WEAK

at end of one's rope bummed out burned up furious hot and bothered huffy ireful mad rousted rubbed the wrong way steamed up up in arms uptight wrathful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

happy pleased

WEAK

cheerful joyous

Example Sentences

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Incensed by the steady stream of traffic on “my” driveway, I soon put the property on the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Incensed, the men stated they were together and kissed each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

Incensed, she set about re-recording them from scratch, devaluing the originals while regaining control of her songs.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2024

Incensed by Russia’s aggression, Smith thought Munroe would be, too.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2023

Incensed local lawmakers responded with monuments to legislative creativity.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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