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intensely
Variant of intense
intense
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in·tense (in tens′)
adjective
- occurring or existing in a high degree; very strong; violent, extreme, sharp, vivid, etc. an intense light
- strained to the utmost; strenuous; earnest; fervent; zealous intense thought
- having or showing strong emotion, firm purpose, great seriousness, etc. an intense person
- characterized by much action, emotion, etc.
Etymology: ME < MFr < L intensus, pp. of intendere: see intend
Related Forms:
- intensely in·tense′ly adverb
- intenseness in·tense′·ness noun
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