Intense

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈtɛns/

Intense (adjective)

  1. very strong or extreme in feeling or quality.
  2. having a high degree of concentration or focus.
  3. requiring a lot of effort or energy.

Examples

  • The movie evoked intense emotions in the audience.
  • She felt an intense love for her family.

Common collocations: intense emotions, intense passion, intense flavor, intense light, intense training

Synonyms of Intense

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Intense

  • describing intensity of sensations or emotions
  • describing emotional or environmental states