Synonyms of intensive

intensive

adjective

in-ˈten(t)-siv 

as in intense

extreme in degree, power, or effect

Maintaining the house's expansive gardens requires intensive effort.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intense
• fierce
• ferocious
• deep
• terrible
• heavy
• furious
• violent
• acute
• profound
• vicious
• explosive
• exquisite
• heavy-duty
• excruciating
• dreadful
• fearful
• blistering
• intensified
• vehement
• keen
• ghastly
• hard
• frightful
• fearsome
• concentrated
• harsh
• hellacious
• almighty
• aggravated
• heightened
• enhanced
• severe
• thorough
• exhaustive
• rigorous
• magnified
• stressed
• deepened
• accentuated
• emphasized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• moderate
• light
• soft
• weak
• feeble
• superficial
• shallow
• qualified
• moderated
• decreased
• eased
• reduced
• subdued
• toned (down)
• diminished
• lightened
• lessened
• alleviated
• abated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intensive

Qnetic is developing Pulsar for several grid-scale applications, including renewable energy integration, grid balancing, microgrids, industrial sites, and energy-intensive data centers. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

That leaves some of the sector’s most energy-intensive processes outside the reach of renewable electrification under existing technology. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

For some anecdotal insight into the 11 Pro's graphics performance, playing the intensive Genshin Impact revealed the processor's limitations. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Information-intensive categories require working displays, comparison opportunities, and expert staff. — Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026