intenseadjective
uk/ɪnˈtens/us/ɪnˈtens/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.
C2 Intense people are very serious, and usually have strong emotions or opinions:
an intense young man
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Having a powerful effect
- compelling
- devastating
- driving
- embedded
- full
- full-frontal
- fullness
- game changer
- life-changing
- powerful
- puissant
- resound
- scalding
- strong
- take
- take (sth) over
- unconquerable
- unshakeable
- unswerving
- untiring
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Strong feelings
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adverb uk/ɪnˈtens.li/us/ɪnˈtens.li/
C2
His strongest criticism is reserved for his father, whom he disliked intensely.