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   in·tense

   /inˈtens/

   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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