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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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   1. 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. intense effort. 3. a. : exhibiting strong feeling or earnestness of purpose. an intense student. b.

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

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   4 days ago · intense. 1 (adjective) in the sense of extreme. Definition. of very great force, strength, degree, or amount. He was sweating from the intense heat. Synonyms. extreme. great. severe.

6. 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.

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

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   6 days ago · 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. I know he's an intense player, but he does enjoy what he's doing.

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   If you describe the way someone looks at you as intense, you mean that they look at you very directly and seem to know what you are thinking or feeling. [...]

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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.

11. 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.