intense (Meaning)

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intense (a)

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

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intense (s)

extremely sharp or severe

(of color) having the highest saturation

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intense (a.)

Strained; tightly drawn; kept on the stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as, intense study or application; intense thought.

Extreme in degree; excessive; immoderate; as: (a) Ardent; fervent; as, intense heat. (b) Keen; biting; as, intense cold. (c) Vehement; earnest; exceedingly strong; as, intense passion or hate. (d) Very severe; violent; as, intense pain or anguish. (e) Deep; strong; brilliant; as, intense color or light.

intense Sentence Examples

  1. The hurricane's intense wind gusts tore through the coastal towns.
  2. The athlete felt an intense surge of adrenaline as she prepared for the race.
  3. The intense heat of the summer made it difficult to venture outdoors.
  4. The conversation took an intense turn as the emotions of the parties flared up.
  5. The intense pain from the injury caused him to writhe in agony.
  6. The intense focus of the surgeon enabled him to perform the delicate operation with precision.
  7. The intense rainfall flooded the streets, causing chaos and disruption.
  8. The intense sorrow of losing a loved one overwhelmed her with grief.
  9. The intense beauty of the sunset painted the sky with vibrant hues.
  10. The intense rivalry between the two teams made for an exciting and nail-biting match.

FAQs About the word intense

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree, extremely sharp or severe, (of color) having the highest saturationStrained; tightly draw

terrible, deep, fierce, ferocious, furious,intensive, vehement, excruciating, violent, fearsome

superficial, moderate,light, soft, feeble, light, superficial, weak, moderate, feeble

The hurricane's intense wind gusts tore through the coastal towns.

The athlete felt an intense surge of adrenaline as she prepared for the race.

The intense heat of the summer made it difficult to venture outdoors.

The conversation took an intense turn as the emotions of the parties flared up.