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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To qualify for spaceflight, the processor must withstand intense electromagnetic radiation and dramatic temperature fluctuations that can damage electronics.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Barclays anticipates that quantum systems will achieve a definitive edge over traditional computers by 2027, provided their capabilities hold up under intense technical scrutiny.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

There will, no doubt, be multiple amendments amidst intense parliamentary scrutiny - and that's not to mention the job cuts and disruption of the administrative shake-up that comes with it.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Beyond supersonic travel lies hypersonic travel, which involves flying at Mach 5 or above and comes with intense thermal challenges that have yet to be resolved.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The intense stare had scared him to his bones.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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