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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.

   • English (US)

     INTENSE meaning: 1. extreme and forceful or (of a feeling)...

   • Intense: Arabic Translation

     INTENSE translate: شَديد. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Intense: Korean Translation

     INTENSE translate: 극심한. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Intense, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     intense definicja: 1. extreme and forceful or (of a feeling)...

   • Intense in Japanese

     INTENSE translate: 激しい, 強烈（きょうれつ）な, 激（はげ）しい, 真剣（しんけん）な....

   • Intense in Russian

     INTENSE translate: интенсивный, очень сильный , серьезный ....

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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.

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   Find words and phrases that mean having or giving out strong light, felt or experienced with a lot of force, or muscular and strong. Compare and contrast synonyms and antonyms of intense with examples and definitions.

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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.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.