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intensely

/ɪnˈtɛns.li/
in · tense · ly
Adjective:intense
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• adverb

1

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

Example

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

2

With fervent emotion, earnestness, or deeply concentrated effort.

Example

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

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'intensely' with 'intently'. 'Intensely' describes a high degree of force, emotion, or quality (e.g., 'intensely cold'), whereas 'intently' describes keen concentration or focused attention (e.g., 'listening intently').

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intend
intended
intense
intensely
intenseness
intensification
intensify

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'intense' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'intense' derives from Late Latin 'intensus', the past participle of 'intendere' ('to stretch out or strain'), combining 'in-' ('toward') and 'tendere' ('to stretch').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intensely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intensely
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