intense
Translation
intense, extreme, strong, serious
Examples
The heat was intense.
The heat was intense.
He is a very intense person.
He is a very intense person.
We had an intense discussion.
We had an intense discussion.
Grammar Patterns
intense ((noun)) very great or extreme We had an intense discussion.
to be intense (of a person) serious and having strong feelings He is a very intense person.
Similar Words
Synonyms: extreme, severe, powerful; Antonyms: mild, gentle, weak
Etymology
From Latin 'intensus', past participle of 'intendere' (to stretch out, strain). Same root as 'intended'.
Memory Tips
Think of something stretched 'in-tensely', like a tight rope. It's full of tension and power, hence 'intense'.