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

Rather than immediately referring struggling students for special education, schools provide increasingly intensive interventions while collecting objective data about whether those interventions work. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Another approach, such as in Washington state, is alternative sentencing, which allows eligible parents to serve part or all of a sentence at home, under intensive community supervision or electronic monitoring. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 29 July 2026

The mainly American mainstays monopolize the market, while denim production has tight margins and is resource-intensive. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 28 July 2026

Treat An Infestation If there’s an infestation, hand-picking the caterpillars may be a time-intensive task. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 July 2026