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intensely Synonyms

Another word for intensely

Choosing another word for intensely depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 extremely throughout the afternoon, driving temperatures well above normal."

Strongest
extremely
acutely
fiercely
Strong
severely
profoundly
deeply
strongly
exceedingly
immensely
powerfully

• adverb (Context 2)

With fervent emotion, earnestness, or deeply concentrated effort.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
passionately
fervently
Strong
earnestly
vehemently
ardently
vigorously
zealously
intently

Opposites of intensely

The opposite of intensely shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

mildly
apathetically
indifferently
slightly
moderately
weakly
half-heartedly
casually
See all opposites of intensely

• Nearby Words

intend
intended
intense
intensely
intenseness
intensification
intensify

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