intense

adjective

Of a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering.

Of feelings, thoughts, etc.: strongly focused; ardent, deep, earnest, passionate.

Of a person: very emotional or passionate.

Of a thing: possessing some characteristic to an extreme or very high or strong degree.

(also figurative) Under tension; tightly drawn; strained, stressed, tense.

Roots

tendotens- · Latin · stretch

Words related to intense

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