intensely

adverb

1
as in hard
with great effort or determination struggled intensely to master the language of her adopted country

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2
as in extremely
to a great degree the senate race was intensely close

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Recent Examples of intensely Outside climate and fire scientists said the flash study made sense and reflects a world where hotter and drier conditions are making fires burn more often and more intensely. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 There’s less conclusive evidence that microdosing works the same way by engaging the same neuro-receptors, but less intensely. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Aug. 2026 The Iraqi British architect became famous for her intensely futuristic style characterized by curving façades, sharp angles, and severe materials such as concrete and steel. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026 Rising temperatures and prolonged drought dry vegetation, allowing fires to spread faster and burn more intensely. — Thomas Adamson, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026 Rising temperatures and prolonged drought leave vegetation drier and more combustible, allowing fires to spread faster and burn more intensely. — Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The Central Solenoid at ITER is designed to generate a powerful magnetic field that steers and shapes an intensely hot, energy-producing plasma that looks like a cloud. — Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026 But Brand New Day is intensely obligated to Marvel’s unwieldy cinematic universe. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 30 July 2026 Conspiracy and internet sleuthing play a role in any recent true-crime case, but few as intensely as this one. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intensely
  1. hard
  2. extremely
  3. intensively
  4. incredibly
  5. intently
  6. very
  7. diligently
  8. terribly
Adverb
  • Russia has clamped down hard on dissent since going to war in Ukraine in 2022.
    — Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Analysts note that agricultural commodities such as cocoa, coffee and wheat are expected to be among the asset classes hardest hit by heatwaves.
    — , CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of hard
Adverb
  • The wildfires broke out over the weekend across the Spokane area, fueled by very strong winds combined with extremely dry conditions.
    — Melissa Griffin, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • However, experts say that legal decision was extremely narrow, with some arguing it was likely misinterpreted by migrants and traffickers.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • All clubs have succession plans and Stuttgart’s Germany midfielder Angelo Stiller and Victor Froholdt of Porto, a Denmark international, are among the players to have been scouted intensively.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Claude cannot have or raise kids—intensively or otherwise—or possess any insight into yours or mine, or know what your kid wants for dinner.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
Definition of intensively
Adverb
  • Not being able to interact with computers, smartphones, and other smart devices is incredibly limiting, yet many existing assistive devices are reportedly awkward, uncomfortable, or difficult to use for long periods.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Pair them with the Corn Boats so your cob doesn't roll away; the incredibly handy Corn Stripper, which removes kernels from the cob in one smooth, easy motion; and the Corn Brush, which removes stubborn corn silk easily.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of incredibly
Adverb
  • Bazzi was holding it up with two fingers, studying the body intently.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Kenzo had inclined his head over his invalid daughter and was staring at her intently.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of intently
Adverb
  • But, at the heart of it is what appears to be a very ugly feud between two public servants.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The truth is my friend has some very unsavory traits that make people want to tell him no.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • His only son was stricken with polio and sat in a dark old house all day long diligently engraving seals.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Infurna said sometimes the biggest thing an individual can do is simply reach out and diligently pursue connection.
    — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of diligently
Adverb
  • Having a conversation with Gold House founder Bing Chen isn’t terribly dissimilar from taking an amphetamine.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Along with its terribly cool clientele, Area became known for its décor and lavish installations, whose theme changed every six weeks.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of terribly

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