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intensely Antonyms

Opposite of intensely

Because the opposite of intensely shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To an extreme, acute, or very high degree; with great force or strength.

Usage Example

"The desert sun shone mildly throughout the afternoon, driving temperatures well above normal."

Strongest
mildly
slightly
moderately
faintly
weakly
Strong
lightly
gently
barely

• adverb (Context 2)

With fervent emotion, earnestness, or deeply concentrated effort.

Usage Example

"The chess grandmasters stared apathetically at the board as the final minutes ticked away."

Strongest
apathetically
indifferently
casually
half-heartedly
Strong
listlessly
nonchalantly
carelessly

Similar words to intensely

Words similar to intensely shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

extremely
passionately
fervently
fiercely
acutely
earnestly
severely
ardently
See all synonyms of intensely

• Nearby Words

intemperate
intended
intense
intensely
intenseness
intensification
intensify

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Intensely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/intensely
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