Definitions

intense

[in-tens] / ɪnˈtɛns /

ADJECTIVE

forceful, severe; passionate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acute bitter deep energetic excessive extraordinary extreme fierce great harsh heightened intensified intensive powerful profound protracted sharp strong violent vivid

WEAK

agonizing all-consuming ardent biting burning close concentrated consuming cutting diligent eager earnest exaggerated exceptional exquisite fanatical fervent fervid forcible full hard impassioned keen marked piercing pungent shrill stinging strained supreme undue vehement zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aboveboard agreeable bland blunt calm dull gentle ignorant indistinct kind lazy low mild moderate nice pale peaceful shallow slow soft stupid superficial unimportant unintelligent weak

WEAK

low-key

Example Sentences

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Under the intense pressures inside the planet, scientists believe carbon from these clouds could be compressed into diamonds.

From Science Daily

“It’s a vigorous athletic workout,” he says, “but also suited for people temporarily unable to work out on land due to an injury, but who still want an intense workout.”

From Los Angeles Times

"The role of the Church should be a healing presence in our nation, bringing people together at times of often intense division, caring deeply for those who need our help."

From BBC

This chemical leakage continues over time and becomes much more intense when plastics are exposed to sunlight.

From Science Daily

“California is once again bracing for intense winter weather, and we’re taking every precaution to keep people safe,” Newsom said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

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