English · Word Candidate

intense

/ɪnˈtɛns/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: intenser · intensest

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cực độ hoặc rất cao hoặc mạnh về mức độ

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Adjective

Examples

Nor was I yet able to passe through any of the narrower streets, but kept the widest; the ground and air, smoake and fiery vapour, continu'd so intense that my haire was almost sing'd, and my feete unsufferably surbated.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of a thing: possessing some characteristic to an extreme or very high or strong degree.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có một đặc điểm đến mức cực độ hoặc rất cao

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Adjective

Examples

[T]h' intense atom glows / A moment, then is quenched in a most cold repose.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “intense” mean?

Of a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering.

Is “intense” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.