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   In·tense

   /inˈtens/

   

   adjective

   • 1. of extreme force, degree, or strength: "the job demands intense concentration" Similar greatacuteenormousfiercesevereextremehighexceptionalextraordinaryharshstrongpowerfulpotentvigorousmajorprofounddeepconcentratedconsuminginformal:seriousOpposite mild
   • ▪ (of an action) highly concentrated: "a phase of intense activity" Similar greatacuteenormousfiercesevereextremehighexceptionalextraordinaryharshstrongpowerfulpotentvigorousmajorprofounddeepconcentratedconsuminginformal:seriousOpposite mild
   • 2. having or showing strong feelings or opinions; extremely earnest or serious: "an intense young woman, passionate about her art" Similar passionateimpassionedardentearnestferventfervidhot-bloodedzealousvehementfieryheatedfeverishemotionalheartfelteagerkeenenthusiasticexcitedanimatedspiritedvigorousstrongenergeticmessianicfanaticalcommittedliterary:perfervidpassionalOpposite apathetic

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin intensus ‘stretched tightly, strained’, past participle of intendere (see intend).

   Derivatives

   • 1. intenseness noun

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   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.

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   in•tense /ɪnˈtɛns/ adj. occurring in a high degree: a wall of intense heat from the blazing building. strong in feeling or emotion; ardent: an intense dislike for each other. concentrated and strenuous: intense thought. showing seriousness, strong feeling, or tension: He's very intense during interviews. in•tense•ly, adv. See -tend-.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › intenseINTENSE - 74 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   intense. Thesaurus > having or giving out strong light > intense. These are words and phrases related to intense. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of intense.

5. en.bab.la › dictionary › englishintense - Definition in English - bab.la

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   UK /ɪnˈtɛns/ adjective Word forms: intenser, intensest 1. of extreme force, degree, or strength the job demands intense concentration the heat was intense an intense blue (of an action) highly concentrated a phase of intense activity 2. having or showing strong feelings or opinions; extremely earnest or serious an intense young woman, passiona...

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › intense_adjintense, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the adjective intense mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective intense , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   features: Word Combinations ( adjective ), Word Explorer. Word Explorer. See. color, emotion, exercise. The meaning of intense. Definition of intense. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › intenseMeaning of intense in Essential American English Dictionary

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   adjective. us / ɪnˈtens/ extreme or very strong: intense heat. intensely. adverb. very much: I dislike him intensely. (Definition of intense from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of intense. in Chinese (Traditional) 強烈的，極度的, 認真的, 熱切的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 强烈的，极度的, 认真的, 热切的… See more.