intense — existing in a high degree; very strong or extreme
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing in a high degree; very strong or extreme
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtens/
Korean meaning: 강렬한, 격렬한, 집중적인
Korean pronunciation: 인-텐스 (강세: 텐스)
Example Sentences
- My mom's intense stare when I came home at 3 AM was scarier than any horror movie.
- The intense flavor of this kimchi made the foreign exchange student cry tears of joy.
- Students face intense pressure during the college entrance exam period.
intense
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈtens//
existing in a high degree; very strong or extreme
A basketball player shows intense focus while driving through defenders
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Origin
From Latin 'intensus', the past participle of 'intendere' meaning 'to stretch out' or 'to strain'. The prefix 'in-' means 'toward' and 'tendere' means 'to stretch'.
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“My mom's intense stare when I came home at 3 AM was scarier than any horror movie.”
“The intense flavor of this kimchi made the foreign exchange student cry tears of joy.”
“Students face intense pressure during the college entrance exam period.”
“The intense workout left me unable to climb stairs for three days.”
“My mom's intense stare when I forgot to do the dishes could melt steel.”
“The intense study session before the exam made my brain feel like overcooked ramen.”
“She has an intense passion for learning new languages.”
“The intense workout left him unable to climb the stairs to his apartment.”
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