intensely — in an extreme degree; very strongly or with great force
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in an extreme degree; very strongly or with great force
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtensli/
Korean meaning: 매우 강하게, 극도로, 격렬하게
Korean pronunciation: 인**텐**슬리
Example Sentences
- He studied intensely for the exam, even dreaming about English vocabulary.
- The cat stared intensely at the laser pointer dot for three hours straight.
- She listened intensely to every word of the lecture.
intensely
ADVERB//ɪnˈtensli//
in an extreme degree; very strongly or with great force
in an extreme degree; very strongly or with great force
The actor delivered the speech with intense emotion and conviction.
She focuses tensely, her concentration growing immensely and intensely!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'intensus' meaning 'stretched, strained, or intense,' derived from the past participle of 'intendere' (to stretch toward). The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added in English to form the adverb.
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📝Examples
“He studied intensely for the exam, even dreaming about English vocabulary.”
“The cat stared intensely at the laser pointer dot for three hours straight.”
“She listened intensely to every word of the lecture.”
“The detective investigated the case intensely.”
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