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/
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
The intense storm forced the entire town to evacuate overnight.
The actor delivered the speech with intense emotion and conviction. (INTERNAL + TENSION = INTENSE → extremely strong or powerful in feeling or force)
The intense suspense made everyone fear the possible consequences of failure.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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'.
Breakdown
in- (toward) + tend (stretch) + -se (adjective suffix) = intense
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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