intense
Translation
intense, extreme, strong, passionate
Examples
The heat was intense.
The heat was intense.
He is a very intense person.
He is a very intense person.
We were under intense pressure.
We were under intense pressure.
Grammar Patterns
intense ((noun)) intense something The competition was intense.
Similar Words
Synonyms: strong, extreme, powerful; Antonyms: mild, weak, gentle
Etymology
From Latin 'intendere' meaning 'to stretch out, strain', from 'in-' (towards) + 'tendere' (to stretch).
Memory Tips
Imagine being 'in' a 'tense' state, which signifies a very strong or extreme condition.