Meaning & use

intense

adjective·Everyday

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."

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Words with an opposite meaning

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