thurify Definition
- 1to burn incense as a part of a religious ceremony
- 2to perfume with incense
Using thurify: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thurify" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The priest will thurify the altar during the service.
Example
She thurified the room with a sweet-smelling incense.
Example
The church was filled with the smell of thurified smoke.
thurify Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with thurify
a metal censer suspended from chains, in which incense is burned during worship services
Example
The thurible was swung back and forth by the priest during the procession.
a person who carries the thurible during a religious ceremony
Example
The thurifer led the procession, swinging the thurible back and forth.
the act of burning incense during a religious ceremony
Example
The thurification of the altar was an important part of the service.
Origins of thurify
from Medieval Latin 'thurificare', from 'thus' meaning 'incense' and 'facere' meaning 'to make'
Summary: thurify in Brief
The verb 'thurify' [ˈθjʊərɪfaɪ] means to burn incense as part of a religious ceremony or to perfume with incense. It is often used in religious contexts, such as 'The priest will thurify the altar during the service.' 'Thurify' has related terms like 'thurible,' a metal censer for burning incense, and 'thurifer,' a person who carries the thurible during a religious ceremony.
