INTENSE


Meaning of INTENSE in English

adj.

Pronunciation: in- ' ten(t)s

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin intensus, from past participle of intendere to stretch out

Date: 15th century

1 a : existing in an extreme degree <the excitement was intense > < intense pain> b : having or showing a characteristic in extreme degree < intense colors>

2 : marked by or expressive of great zeal, energy, determination, or concentration < intense effort>

3 a : exhibiting strong feeling or earnestness of purpose <an intense student> b : deeply felt

– in · tense · ly adverb

– in · tense · ness noun

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