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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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   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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   INTENSE meaning: 1. extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong: 2. Intense people are very serious, and…. Learn more.

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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.

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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.

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

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   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.

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.

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   INTENSE definition: 1. extreme or very strong: 2. Intense people are very serious, and usually have strong emotions or…. Learn more.

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    Definitions of 'intense' 1. Intense is used to describe something that is very great or extreme in strength or degree. [...] 2. If you describe an activity as intense, you mean that it is very serious and concentrated, and often involves doing a lot in a short time. [...] 3.

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