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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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   Intense definition: existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree. See examples of INTENSE used in a sentence.

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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.

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   Intense means strong or extreme. If you accidentally spill a cup of hot coffee on yourself, you’ll probably feel intense heat, intense pain, and — if anyone happened to be watching — intense embarrassment.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › intenseintense adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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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.

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   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. 4. a. Deeply felt; profound: intense anger. b.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINTENSE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   intense adjective (SERIOUS) Intense people are very serious, and usually have strong emotions or opinions: He's always been very intense. intensely. adverb. Clare disliked him intensely. intensity. noun [ U ] (Definition of intense from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of intense.

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

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   3 days ago · Intense is used to describe something that is very great or extreme in strength or degree.