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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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   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.

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   Synonyms for INTENSE: intensive, fierce, ferocious, deep, terrible, furious, heavy, violent; Antonyms of INTENSE: light, moderate, soft, weak, feeble, superficial, shallow, qualified.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINTENSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   INTENSE definition: 1. extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong: 2. Intense people are very serious, and…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINTENSE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   INTENSE meaning: 1. extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong: 2. Intense people are very serious, and…. Learn more.

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   When using intense, we often refer to a specific feeling or emotion, as in the case of “intense dread” or “intense happiness.” Intense can also be used to describe exciting experiences as well as people with strong or insistent personalities.

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   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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › intenseIntense - definition of intense by The Free Dictionary

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   1. existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree; great in force, strength, severity, or amount: intense heat. 2. acute, strong, or vehement in feeling; ardent: intense dislike. 3. having a characteristic quality in a high degree: blindingly intense sunlight.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINTENSE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe a person as intense, you mean that they appear to concentrate very hard on everything that they do, and they feel and show their emotions in a very extreme way.

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

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    FELT OR EXPERIENCED WITH A LOT OF FORCE. She learned that even intense emotional pain passes. Synonyms and examples. strong. I felt a strong urge to hug him. powerful. Anger is one of the most powerful human emotions. fierce. The people have a fierce pride in their country. deep. He suffered from a deep feeling of inadequacy.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishintense adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of intense adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.