intensive
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
However, most of that rise is due to higher energy prices or the effect on prices of services that are very energy intensive, such as airline flights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
He was in residential treatment for a few months, then in intensive outpatient treatment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Another student described the exam as "far more difficult" and "time intensive" than any maths past papers.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The process of reaching a deal with the two suspects was "long, intensive, and complex," said prosecutors.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The adoption of intensive food production from the Asian mainland was also very slow and piecemeal in Japan, probably because the hunter-gatherer lifestyle based on seafood and local plants was so productive there.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing intensive
Nothing But the Truth
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Commonly Confused Words, List 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Launch of Sputnik 1
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
