intense

adjective

in-ˈten(t)s How to pronounce intense (audio)
Definition of intensenext
1
as in intensive
extreme in degree, power, or effect the intense cold of the polar regions

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2
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling an intense actor who favors edgy film roles

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Recent Examples of intense This charge promoted intense p-p orbital hybridization between the aluminum sites and the sulfur species within the battery cell. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026 As the loads get heavier and the workouts get more intense, the body adapts and grows stronger. — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Nov. 2026 Since then the 20-time English champion has fired two coaches, while Michael Carrick's position is under intense scrutiny after a troubled start to the season. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 Here's what to know about rhabdomyolysis and its connection to intense exercise. — News Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intense
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intense
  1. intensive
  2. passionate
  3. fierce
  4. warm
  5. ferocious
  6. passional
  7. deep
  8. fervent
Adjective
  • Highly dependent on capital intensive deployments and leveraged financing, these firms must bring data centers online quickly to service debt with compute revenue and sustain operations.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Google said the Wyoming facility will use air cooling to reduce pressure on local water resources, rather than relying on water-intensive cooling systems.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of intensive
Adjective
  • Their love story is passionate, funny, intellectual, and deeply alive, until a single, tragic wave on a beach in Oaxaca changes everything.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As the National Transportation Safety Board investigates what weather, mechanical or tactical factors caused the crash, family members and former mentors are remembering the young pilot as passionate and talented beyond her 20 years.
    — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • But many others are unpopular and have faced fierce opposition.
    — Joe Heim, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The once-fierce rivalry, which accounted for five Stanley Cup titles from 1996-2002, has cooled significantly since Detroit moved to the Eastern Conference and the teams have not been competitive at the same time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of fierce
Adjective
  • Gigi Hadid broke out the trend in corduroy pants form, which is perfectly seasonal with soft and warm fabric paired with a relaxed design.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The fleeting time in Georgia between the sweltering summer heat and damp winter chill has finally arrived, featuring cool mornings, warm evenings and trees dappled with orange leaves.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • The rising, warming sea and ferocious winter storms have battered the road.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • One of the most celebrated objects from the India Museum is a mechanical wooden sculpture of a ferocious tiger gnawing at a British soldier’s throat.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of ferocious
Adjective
  • At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2022
Definition of passional
Adjective
  • That gives camper travelers the ability to drive cleanly and quietly through city centers, around campgrounds and down deep forest roads.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In the Soil Grubs and some types of moth larvae may dig in even deeper and overwinter directly in the soil itself.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of deep
Adjective
  • Friday’s loss illustrated the power of fervent, constant rebounding to sway the momentum of a game.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • At the time, the sequel to the 2005 film wasn’t confirmed, and the ensemble made the anticipation that much more fervent.
    — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of fervent

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“Intense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intense. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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