Definition Synonyms
Definition of intense - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
emotioncharacterized by deep or forceful feelings
- She had an intense passion for music.
2.
strengthextreme or very strong in degree
- The heat was intense during the summer.
3.
focusvery serious and concentrated activity
- The training was intense and demanding.
4.
personalityRare focused and passionate personRare
- He is an intense individual who loves challenges.
5.
artTECH. having the highest saturation of colorTECH.
- The painting used intense shades of red.
Origin of intense
Latin, intensus (stretched)
Terms with intense included in their meaning
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romantic
intense attraction and desire for someone
colors
pale or not intense in color
argument
intense verbal dispute
intense dislike
dislike intensely or greatly
emotion
feel intense dislike or hostility towards someone or something
intensity
intense or powerful in effect
cooking
related to cooking with intense heat
light
becoming less bright or intense
color
having a more intense pink color
emotion
sudden intense expression or display
mental focus
intense focus on a task or subject
emotion
intense and usually passing infatuation
strength
becoming weaker or less intense
selfish craving
showing an intense and selfish desire for something
strong emotion
intense dislike or hostility
anger state
marked by intense anger
intense fear
sudden overwhelming fear causing irrational behavior
surprise
sudden and intense surprise or disturbance
light source
intense light directed at a particular area
intensity
more intense or forceful in effect
intensity
most intense or powerful in effect
emotion
caused to feel sudden intense fear
excite emotionally
cause someone to feel intense excitement or happiness
pleasure
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
Examples of intense in a sentence
Her intense gaze made him uncomfortable. The debate became quite intense quickly. Her intense gaze made everyone uncomfortable. Her intense focus helped her win the match. The debate became intense as the deadline approached. Her intense demeanor can be intimidating.
An intense competitor, she never backs down. The artist preferred intense blues for the sky. Her dress was an intense shade of green.
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- French:intense, fort, ...
- German:intensiv, heftig, ...
- Italian:intenso, forte, ...
- Spanish:intenso, extremo, ...
- Portuguese:intenso, forte, ...
- Chinese:强烈的, 极端的, ...
- Japanese:強烈な, 極端な, ...
- Arabic:عميق, شَدِيد, ...
- Hebrew:עַז, אִינְטֶנְסִיבִי, ...
- Russian:сильный, интенсивный, ...
- Ukrainian:інтенсивний, потужний, ...
- Hindi:प्रबल, अत्यधिक, ...
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