intense
adjective /ɪnˈtens/Definition
C1 extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong: intense cold/heat/hatred an intense flavour/colour He suddenly felt an intense pain in his back.Having a powerful effectStrong feelingsVery and extremeStrong feelings C2 Intense people are very serious, and usually have strong emotions or opinions: an intense young manLacking humour intensely /-li/ adverb C2 His strongest criticism is reserved for his father, whom he disliked intensely.Physically strong and powerful
(Definition of intense adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- agony noun
- anguish noun
- ardent adjective
- be convulsed with laughter, rage, etc. idiom
- burn up with sth phrasal verb
- burn with sth phrasal verb
- burst verb
- fiery adjective (STRONG FEELINGS)
- hot-blooded adjective (SHOWING FEELINGS)
- impassioned adjective
- ineffable adjective
- inexpressible adjective
- intensity noun
- profound adjective (EXTREME)
- profoundly adverb
- run high idiom
- supercharged adjective (EMOTIONAL)
- vehement adjective
- vehemently adverb
- weak-kneed adjective
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Strong feelings
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