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intense

in·tense [ in ténss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. extreme: great, strong, or extreme in a way that can be felt
intense heat

2. effortful or active: involving great effort or much activity
showed intense dedication to the task

3. concentrated: narrowly focused or concentrated
an intense stare

4. passionate: feeling or showing strong and deeply felt emotions in a serious way
a very intense young student

5. thrilling: extremely exciting or pleasing ( informal )

[15th century. Via French< Latin intensus, past participle of intendere (see intend)]

in·tense·ly adverb
in·tense·ness noun
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