intense

[US]/ɪnˈtens/
[UK]/ɪnˈtens/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. strong; tight; passionate; very strong

Phrases & Collocations

intense heat

intense workout

intense emotions

intense competition

intense focus

intense pain

intense emotion

intense cold

Example Sentences

an intense grassy green.

a phase of intense activity.

a low, intense mutter.

the intense sun of the tropics.

an intense sentiment of horror.

an intense young lady

Susan was an intense young lady.

fierce loyalty.See Synonyms at intense

intensive training.See Usage Note at intense

a vehement denial.See Synonyms at intense

A serious toothache is an intense pain.

ignoble feelings of intense jealousy.

the job demands intense concentration.

intense and saturated colour.

he suffered intense pain.

Real-world Examples

Sometimes, it seems too intense to handle.

Source: The wisdom of Laozi's life.

This way the colors seemed more intense.

Source: Curious Muse

Training for new recruits is difficult and intense.

Source: VOA Special September 2016 Collection

It's not quite as intense as yellow.

Source: Emma's delicious English

Intense snowfall was expected in New England.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2018 Collection

In Ecuador, the competition is at its most intense.

Source: The mysteries of the Earth

As for Jobs, his devotion was intense.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

That's actually a pocket of very, very intense magnetic field.

Source: CNN Listening Compilation July 2022

You guys are just so intense with each other, you know?

Source: Our Day This Season 1

" Yeah, that's it -- it's intense."

Source: VOA Special March 2020 Collection

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