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intense adjective [ ɪnˈtɛns ]

• of extreme force, degree, or strength.
• "the job demands intense concentration"
Similar: great, acute, enormous, fierce, severe, extreme, high, exceptional, extraordinary, harsh, strong, powerful, potent, vigorous, major, profound, deep, concentrated, consuming, serious,
Opposite: mild,
• having or showing strong feelings or opinions; extremely earnest or serious.
• "an intense young woman, passionate about her art"
Similar: passionate, impassioned, ardent, earnest, fervent, fervid, hot-blooded, zealous, vehement, fiery, heated, feverish, emotional, heartfelt, eager, keen, enthusiastic, excited, animated, spirited, vigorous, strong, energetic, messianic, fanatical, committed, perfervid, passional,
Opposite: apathetic,
Origin: late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin intensus ‘stretched tightly, strained’, past participle of intendere (see intend).


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