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   intense

   /ɪnˈtɛns/

   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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2. 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.

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   The meaning of INTENSE is existing in an extreme degree. How to use intense 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.

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.

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

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   intense. in English. 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.

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

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   Intense is used to describe something that is very great or extreme in strength or degree. He was sweating from the intense heat. Suddenly the room filled with intense light. Stevens's murder was the result of a deep-seated and intense hatred. His threats become more intense, agitated, and frequent.

8. www.dictionary.com › browse › intenseINTENSE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

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

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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.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › intenseIntense Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Intense definition: Possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to an extreme degree.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-thesaurusINTENSE Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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    Synonyms for INTENSE in English: extreme, great, severe, fierce, serious, deep, powerful, concentrated, supreme, acute, ….