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intensely

in·tense
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-tens]
    • /ɪnˈtɛns/
    • /ɪnˈtens/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-tens]
    • /ɪnˈtɛns/

Definitions of intensely word

  • adjective intensely existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree: intense heat. 1
  • adjective intensely acute, strong, or vehement, as sensations, feelings, or emotions: intense anger. 1
  • adjective intensely of an extreme kind; very great, as in strength, keenness, severity, or the like: an intense gale. 1
  • adjective intensely having a characteristic quality in a high degree: The intense sunlight was blinding. 1
  • adjective intensely strenuous or earnest, as activity, exertion, diligence, or thought: an intense life. 1
  • adjective intensely exhibiting a high degree of some quality or action. 1

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Origin of intensely

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin intēnsus, variant of intentus intent2, past participle of intendere to intend. See in-2, tense1

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Parts of speech for Intensely

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

intensely popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for intensely

adv intensely

  • very — in a high degree; extremely; exceedingly: A giant is very tall.
  • strongly — with great strength or force: wind blowing strongly from the west.
  • fiercely — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
  • profoundly — penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding: a profound thinker.
  • vehemently — zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm.

adverb intensely

  • forcefully — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
  • penetrating — able or tending to penetrate; piercing; sharp: a penetrating shriek; a penetrating glance.
  • powerfully — having or exerting great power or force.
  • deeply — at or to a considerable extent downward; well within or beneath a surface.
  • extremely — To a very great degree ; very.

adjective intensely

  • ludicrously — causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable: a ludicrous lack of efficiency.
  • psychotically — Psychiatry. characterized by or afflicted with psychosis. Synonyms: (in nontechnical usage) insane, psychopathic, lunatic, mentally ill; mad, disturbed, deranged, demented, non compos mentis. Antonyms: sane; compos mentis, clearheaded, lucid.
  • distractedly — having the attention diverted: She tossed several rocks to the far left and slipped past the distracted sentry.
  • like mad — mentally disturbed; deranged; insane; demented.
  • hurriedly — moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.

Antonyms for intensely

adverb intensely

  • mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.

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