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Definitions

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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Whether you are an A.I. optimist or pessimist, you’d ideally agree that few industries have ever screamed out more for intense scrutiny at a particular moment than generative A.I. does right now.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

Nuclear and fusion systems also expose equipment to intense heat.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

"I don't get pain anywhere near as intense as I used to," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

After intense winter rains, March brought heat and a dry spell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“It is, above all, arduous, painstaking work that calls for an intense effort, perseverance, stamina, fortitude, will power, serious knowledge and great mastery.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.