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intense

[ in-tens ]

adjective

  1. existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree:

    intense heat.

  2. acute, strong, or vehement, as sensations, feelings, or emotions:

    intense anger.

    Synonyms: strong, ardent, passionate, fervent

  3. of an extreme kind; very great, as in strength, keenness, severity, or the like:

    an intense gale.

  4. having a characteristic quality in a high degree:

    The intense sunlight was blinding.

  5. strenuous or earnest, as activity, exertion, diligence, or thought:

    an intense life.

  6. exhibiting a high degree of some quality or action.
  7. having or showing great strength, strong feeling, or tension, as a person, the face, or language.
  8. susceptible to strong emotion; emotional:

    an intense person.

  9. (of color) very deep:

    intense red.

  10. Photography. dense ( def 4 ).


intense

/ ɪnˈtɛns /

adjective

  1. of extreme force, strength, degree, or amount

    intense heat

  2. characterized by deep or forceful feelings

    an intense person

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

Intense is sometimes wrongly used where intensive is meant: the land is under intensive (not intense ) cultivation. Intensely is sometimes wrongly used where intently is meant: he listened intently (not intensely )
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Derived Forms

  • inˈtenseness, noun
  • inˈtensely, adverb
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of intense1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin intēnsus, variant of intentus, past participle of the verb intendere “to stretch toward”; in- 2, tense 1, intent 2, intend
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Word History and Origins

Origin of intense1

C14: from Latin intensus stretched, from intendere to stretch out; see intend
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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.

From Salon

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.

From BBC

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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