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- DictionaryIn·tense·ly/inˈtenslē/
adverb
- 1. with extreme force or strength: "the fire was burning intensely"
- 2. to an extreme degree: "everything mattered intensely to William"
1. a. : existing in an extreme degree. The excitement was intense. intense pain. b. : having or showing a characteristic in extreme degree. intense colors. 2. : marked by or expressive of great zeal, energy, determination, or concentration. intense effort. 3. a. : exhibiting strong feeling or earnestness of purpose. an intense student. b.
Synonyms for INTENSELY: hard, intensively, intently, diligently, resolutely, determinedly, continuously, arduously; Antonyms of INTENSELY: casually, lazily, sluggishly, languidly, wearily, halfheartedly, listlessly, desultorily.
Intensely definition: to a high or extreme degree. See examples of INTENSELY used in a sentence.
INTENSELY definition: 1. extremely or strongly: 2. in a very serious way that shows strong emotions or opinions: 3…. Learn more.
in a strong or extreme way, or in a way that shows a lot of effort: intensely personal songs. He lives every aspect of life intensely. (Definition of intensely from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Anything that happens in an extreme or profound way is done intensely, like your practice of staring intensely at your cat in an attempt to read his mind. A roaring fire burns intensely, and you'd be the first to admit that you love your dog intensely.
in·tense. (ĭn-tĕns′) adj. in·tens·er, in·tens·est. 1. Possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to an extreme degree: the intense sun of the tropics. 2. Extreme in degree, strength, or size: intense heat. 3. Involving or showing strain or extreme effort: intense concentration.
INTENSE definition: 1. extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong: 2. Intense people are very serious, and…. Learn more.
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.
in a way that shows very strong feelings, opinions or thoughts about somebody/something. He looked intensely into her eyes. Definition of intensely adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
