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intensely
This adverb describes an extreme degree of feeling, effort, or quality, often conveying a sense of concentrated power or overwhelming strength. It is frequently used to amplify emotional states or sensory experiences, such as feeling intensely lonely or staring intensely at an object, suggesting a high level of focus and passion.
In professional or academic registers, it serves as a precise intensifier to indicate a high magnitude of a particular quality. However, because it carries a strong emotional weight, overusing it in casual conversation can make speech sound overly dramatic or strained compared to simpler modifiers like "very" or "really."
Meanings
Examples
The sun beat down intensely on the desert sands.
He stared intensely at the evidence on the table.
She is intensely focused on winning the championship.
I want this to work so intensely that it hurts.
We worked intensely for three days to meet the deadline.
Collocations & Compounds
intensely competitive
Adjective collocation: characterized by an extreme desire to win
The tech industry is intensely competitive these days.
intensely private
Adjective collocation: extremely reluctant to share personal information
intensely aromatic
Adjective collocation: having a very strong and pleasant smell
intensely emotional
Adjective collocation: involving or causing very strong feelings