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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).

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   • 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.

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

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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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   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.

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

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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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.