Intense: meaning, definitions and examples
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intense
[ ษชnหtษns ]
emotions
of extreme force, degree, or strength
Synonyms
acute, extreme, intensive, severe
Examples of usage
- Her intense love for him was evident in her every action.
- The intense heat of the sun made it unbearable to be outside for long.
- The intense pressure to succeed was overwhelming.
- The intense emotions she felt were a mix of fear and excitement.
- His intense focus on his work often left him exhausted.
activity
characterized by a high degree of concentration or activity
Synonyms
concentrated, energetic, focused, vigorous
Examples of usage
- The intense workout left her feeling exhausted but accomplished.
- The intense training regimen pushed him to his limits.
- Her intense study habits paid off with top grades.
- The intense competition drove her to work harder.
- The intense pace of the game kept the players on edge.
Translations
Translations of the word "intense" in other languages:
๐ต๐น intenso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅเคตเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช intensiv
๐ฎ๐ฉ intens
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฝัะตะฝัะธะฒะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ intensywny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅผท็ใช (ใใใใใคใช)
๐ซ๐ท intense
๐ช๐ธ intenso
๐น๐ท yoฤun
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ ฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุซู
๐จ๐ฟ intenzivnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ intenzรญvny
๐จ๐ณ ๅผบ็็
๐ธ๐ฎ intenziven
๐ฎ๐ธ รกkafur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัาัะฝะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแกแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ intensiv
๐ฒ๐ฝ intenso
Etymology
The word 'intense' originated from the Latin word 'intensus', meaning stretched or strained. Over time, it evolved to describe something of extreme force or degree. The concept of intensity has been prevalent in human experience, reflecting our capacity for strong emotions and focused activities. The modern usage of 'intense' captures the idea of concentrated energy or heightened emotions, making it a versatile adjective in English language.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,312, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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