Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of intense  [ɪnˈtɛns]  

Translate intense to



Definition of 'intense' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) intense
existing or occurring in a high or extreme degree; great in force, strength, severity, or amount:
intense heat.

2.  intense
acute, strong, or vehement in feeling; ardent:
intense dislike.

3.  intense
having a characteristic quality in a high degree:
blindingly intense sunlight.

4.  intense
concentrated and strenuous or earnest; intensive:
intense thought.

5.  intense
having or showing great seriousness, strong feeling, or tension.

6.  intense
susceptible to strong emotion; emotional.

7.  intense
(of color) very deep:
intense red.

Etymology:  (1350–1400; ME < L intēnsus, var. of intentusintent2)

Definition of 'intense' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) intense
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
"intense heat"; "intense anxiety"; "intense desire"; "intense emotion"; "the skunk's intense acrid odor"; "intense pain"; "enemy fire was intense"

2. (adj) acute, intense
extremely sharp or intense
"acute pain"; "felt acute annoyance"; "intense itching and burning"

3. (adj) intense, vivid
(of color) having the highest saturation
"vivid green"; "intense blue"


Definition of 'intense' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (adjective) intense
strong or powerful; = extreme
intense heat/excitement/pain

2.  intense
involving a lot of effort or activity
intense pressure/debate/competition; Their love affair was short but intense.

3.  intense
(of a person) very serious and hard-working with strong opinions
***an intense young man; They argued intensely.; ***She was intensely pursuing her goals.; the sun's intensity; the intensity of the competition/feelings


Definition of 'intense' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) intense
strained; tightly drawn; kept on the stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as, intense study or application; intense thought

2. (adj) intense
extreme in degree; excessive; immoderate; as: (a) Ardent; fervent; as, intense heat. (b) Keen; biting; as, intense cold. (c) Vehement; earnest; exceedingly strong; as, intense passion or hate. (d) Very severe; violent; as, intense pain or anguish. (e) Deep; strong; brilliant; as, intense color or light


Translation of 'intense' Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary 

Sense: very great
intense heat; intense hatred.

Afrikaans flag Afrikaans: geweldige Arabic flag Arabic: شَديد Bulgarian flag Bulgarian: силен
Brazilian flag Brazilian: intenso Czech flag Czech: intenzivní German flag German: heftig
Danish flag Danish: intens; stærk Greek flag Greek: έντονος Spanish flag Spanish: intenso
Estonian flag Estonian: tugev Farsi flag Farsi: شدید Finnish flag Finnish: voimakas
French flag French: intense Hebrew flag Hebrew: עַז Hindi flag Hindi: तीक्ष्ण, उत्कट, अतिमात्र,
Croatian flag Croatian: intenzivan Hungarian flag Hungarian: nagyfokú Indonesian flag Indonesian: sangat
Icelandic flag Icelandic: ákafur, afar mikill Italian flag Italian: intenso Japanese flag Japanese: 激しい
Korean flag Korean: 강렬한 Lithuanian flag Lithuanian: didžiulis, smarkus Latvian flag Latvian: stiprs; spēcīgs
Malay flag Malay: terlalu Dutch flag Dutch: intens Norwegian flag Norwegian: voldsom, intens
Polish flag Polish: silny, gorący Persian flag Persian: شدید Pashto flag Pashto: ډيرسخت، متمركز، شديد پياو
Portuguese flag Portuguese: intenso Romanian flag Romanian: mare; puternic Russian flag Russian: сильный
Slovak flag Slovak: silný, intenzívny Slovenian flag Slovenian: silen Serbian flag Serbian: žestok
Swedish flag Swedish: intensiv, häftig Thai flag Thai: แรงกล้า Turkish flag Turkish: şiddetli, yoğun
Taiwanese flag Taiwanese: 強烈的 Ukrainian flag Ukrainian: напружений, інтенсивний Urdu flag Urdu: شدید
Vietnamese flag Vietnamese: cực kỳ Chinese flag Chinese: 剧烈的

Get even more translations for intense...



'intense' - Nearby Entries  

intemperateness  intend  intended  intense  intensely  intensification  intensified  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"intense." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 13 February. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/intense


Alternative search options for 'intense'   
Search for Synonyms for 'intense'
Quotes containing the term 'intense'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'intense'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'intense'
Search for 'intense' on Search intense on Amazon.com! & Search intense on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'intense'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'intense'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!