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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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Professional victim support is essential and "can sometimes even be a matter of life and death" due to the shame, intense fear, despair and constant pressure being so overwhelming.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

They husband munitions for less intense but persistent barrages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He cited a sharp drop in bitcoin prices and intense competition as obstacles.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

If the show is not as physical as it once was, everyone being older, it’s still pretty intense.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

She reminded me of my grandma, solid build with intense eyes, except Mystery Auntie had a very chill, welcoming vibe.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith