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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The remarks fuelled intense speculation he was taking aim at the club's owners and sporting directors.

From Barron's

In these events, an incoming object such as a comet detonates above the ground, releasing intense heat and shockwaves that reach Earth's surface.

From Science Daily

It was “one of the most intense periods of my career,” he said of their time working together.

From The Wall Street Journal

He became a driver in a reconnaissance unit and witnessed some of the most intense battles, including the liberation of Kherson.

From BBC

Since becoming president, Lee has put a clear focus on the country's youth, many of whom face intense competition and bleak economic prospects.

From BBC

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