1. present participle of cense; to perfume or purify with incense, especially in religious ceremonies
Usage: often used in religious or ceremonial contexts

1. the act or practice of burning incense as part of a religious ritual or ceremony
Usage: commonly used in Christian liturgy and other religious traditions

Examples

• The priest was censing the altar with fragrant incense during the morning service.
• Censing is an important part of the Easter vigil ceremony.
• The acolyte performed the censing with reverence and care.
• In many churches, censing the congregation is a sign of blessing.
• The sweet smell of censing filled the cathedral throughout the procession.