Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɛns/

Definitions of intense

adjective showing strong feeling or great concentration; extreme

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was too intense for young children.

A2 She felt an intense pain in her leg after the accident.

B1 The team had an intense training session before the big game.

B2 The negotiations between the two companies were intense but productive.

C1 The intense pressure of the job often leads to burnout.

C2 Her intense passion for art drove her to create masterpieces.

Examples of intense in a Sentence

formal The intense debate among the scholars lasted for hours.

informal The movie was so intense, I couldn't look away.

slang The workout was super intense, but I feel great now.

figurative The intense emotions swirling within her made it hard to think clearly.

Grammatical Forms of intense

past tense

intensified

plural

intenses

comparative

more intense

superlative

most intense

present tense

intensify

future tense

will intensify

perfect tense

have intensified

continuous tense

is intensifying

singular

intense

positive degree

intense

infinitive

to intensify

gerund

intensifying

participle

intensified

Origin and Evolution of intense

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'intense' originated from the Latin word 'intensus', which means stretched or strained.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intense' has evolved to describe something extreme, strong, or deeply felt.