Meaning & use
intense
Existing or occurring to an extreme or very high degree.
See it in a sentence
The intense heat of the desert made hiking during midday dangerous.
Her intense focus during exams sometimes worried her closest friends.
A note on using this word
"Intense" can describe physical conditions, emotions, or a person's personality, as in "an intense coworker."
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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