intensive

¹in·ten·sive

adj \in-ˈten(t)-siv\

Definition of INTENSIVE

: of, relating to, or marked by intensity or intensification: as a : highly concentrated <intensive study> b : tending to strengthen or increase; especially : tending to give force or emphasis <intensive adverb> c : constituting or relating to a method designed to increase productivity by the expenditure of more capital and labor rather than by increase in scope <intensive farming>

— in·ten·sive·ly adverb

— in·ten·sive·ness noun

Examples of INTENSIVE

1. an intensive course in business writing
2. <an intensive effort to prevent an adult bookstore from opening in town>

First Known Use of INTENSIVE

15th century

Related to INTENSIVE

Synonyms: acute, almighty, blistering, deep, dreadful, excruciating, explosive, exquisite, fearful, fearsome, ferocious, fierce, frightful, furious, ghastly, hard, heavy, heavy-duty, hellacious, intense, keen, profound, terrible, vehement, vicious, violent

Antonyms: light, moderate, soft

Related Words: accentuated, aggravated, concentrated, deepened; emphasized, enhanced, heightened, intensified, magnified; stressed; exhaustive, thorough; harsh, rigorous, severe

Near Antonyms: feeble, weak; shallow, superficial; moderated, qualified; alleviated, eased, lightened, toned (down); abated, decreased, diminished, lessened, reduced, subdued

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