intense
Burning with force
Intense describes extreme strength or degree.
Intense heat, intense pain, intense concentration—all suggest something pushed to its limits.
An intense person is deeply serious or emotionally forceful, sometimes uncomfortably so: He was so intense it made people nervous.
Intense experiences are vivid and consuming: an intense love affair, intense grief.
Intensely determined to achieve
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- fieryIntensely hot or passionate
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
relentless · uncompromising · forceful · dynamic · zealous · headstrong · single-minded · tenacious
Causing extreme suffering
- acuteIntensely severe or perceptive
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
- searingBrowning with intense heat
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
pounding · sharp · severe · unbearable · agonizing · stabbing · burning · blistering
Intensely excessive in force
- profoundIntensely meaningful or insightful
- visceralArising from deep instinct
- immersiveFully engaging the senses
- grippingHolding attention completely
harrowing · transformative · cathartic · shattering · unforgettable · consuming · overpowering · electrifying
Sharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- boldCourageous and daring
- robustStrong and durable
- concentratedGathered or intensified
potent · overpowering · heady · strong · spicy · fiery · biting · zesty
Penetrating or very sharp
- penetratingPassing into or through
- searchingLooking to find
- unblinkingNot closing one's eyes
- broodingAnxiously dwelling on something
withering · glowering · smoldering · steely · fixed · unrelenting · burning · steady
Intensely clear and bright
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- saturatedThoroughly soaked through
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- boldCourageous and daring
rich · deep · luminous · dazzling · striking · radiant · glowing · electric
Intense emotional warmth
- zealIntense driving devotion
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- passionIntense emotional drive
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
vehemence · obsession · yearning · longing · infatuation · fanaticism · earnestness · commitment
Directing attention narrowly
- absorbedTook in fully
- engrossedWholly absorbed in something
- rivetedFastened or enthralled
- raptDeeply absorbed, fascinated
fixated · unwavering · undivided · single-minded · penetrating · searching · unblinking · studious
driven
Intensely determined to achieve
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
- fieryIntensely hot or passionate
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
determined · relentless · uncompromising · forceful · dynamic · zealous · headstrong · single-minded · tenacious · obsessive
excruciating
Causing extreme suffering
- acuteIntensely severe or perceptive
- piercingPenetrating or very sharp
- searingBrowning with intense heat
throbbing · pounding · sharp · severe · unbearable · agonizing · stabbing · burning · blistering · scorching
overwhelming
Intensely excessive in force
- profoundIntensely meaningful or insightful
- visceralArising from deep instinct
- immersiveFully engaging the senses
gripping · harrowing · transformative · cathartic · shattering · unforgettable · consuming · overpowering · electrifying · gut-wrenching
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
concentrated · potent · overpowering · heady · strong · spicy · fiery · biting · zesty · tangy
piercing
Penetrating or very sharp
- penetratingPassing into or through
- searchingLooking to find
- unblinkingNot closing one's eyes
brooding · withering · glowering · smoldering · steely · fixed · unrelenting · burning · steady · probing
vivid
Intensely clear and bright
bold · rich · deep · luminous · dazzling · striking · radiant · glowing · electric · blazing
ardor
Intense emotional warmth
devotion · vehemence · obsession · yearning · longing · infatuation · fanaticism · earnestness · commitment · desire
focused
Directing attention narrowly
rapt · fixated · unwavering · undivided · single-minded · penetrating · searching · unblinking · studious · deep
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- painache, pain, agony, hurt, hurting
- art adjectivesbold, bright, colorful, dark, delicate
- commitment levelscommitted, dedicated, devoted, loyal, faithful
- dramatic tonessuspenseful, ominous, foreboding, menacing, dire
- emotionaldramatic, hysterical, weepy, tearful, melodramatic
intensecalm
Free from agitation
cool · undemonstrative · apathetic · laid-back · easygoing
intensecasual
Relaxed and informal
superficial · shallow · carefree · lighthearted · frivolous
- intensive careSpecialized treatment for severe illness
- intensive care unitHospital ward for critical patients
- criminal intentGuilty state of mind
- intensive trainingFocused, demanding instruction period
- intense gaze
- letter of intentPreliminary agreement expressing commitment
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