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intense
[ in-tens ]
adjective
- existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree:
intense heat.
- acute, strong, or vehement, as sensations, feelings, or emotions:
intense anger.
Synonyms: strong, ardent, passionate, fervent
- of an extreme kind; very great, as in strength, keenness, severity, or the like:
an intense gale.
- having a characteristic quality in a high degree:
The intense sunlight was blinding.
- strenuous or earnest, as activity, exertion, diligence, or thought:
an intense life.
- exhibiting a high degree of some quality or action.
- having or showing great strength, strong feeling, or tension, as a person, the face, or language.
- susceptible to strong emotion; emotional:
an intense person.
- (of color) very deep:
intense red.
- Photography. dense ( def 4 ).
intense
/ ɪnˈtɛns /
adjective
- of extreme force, strength, degree, or amount
intense heat
- characterized by deep or forceful feelings
an intense person
Usage
Derived Forms
- inˈtenseness, noun
- inˈtensely, adverb
Other Words From
- in·tense·ly adverb
- in·tense·ness noun
- hy·per·in·tense adjective
- hy·per·in·tense·ness noun
- o·ver·in·tense adjective
- o·ver·in·tense·ness noun
- su·per·in·tense adjective
- su·per·in·tense·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of intense1
Example Sentences
As a result, this caused geological upheaval and intense heating essentially resetting the age of the lunar rock, disguising the true age of lunar samples.
But more intense rain does not necessarily lead to more replenishment of groundwater — instead it mostly means more runoff since the top layers of dirt can easily receive more rain than they can absorb.
“In the North Bay especially, we expect pretty intense rain, increased flooding concerns and possibility for damaging wind gusts, mainly at the coasts and higher elevations.”
The incident sparked criticism from both liberal and conservative commentators amid intense speculation about the county's future direction after rebels swept to power.
Before the face-off shenanigans, an edgy and intense Fury said it was no longer time for joking and that he will "do some serious damage" to his rival.
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