intensely
/ɪnˈtɛnsli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In an intense manner.
Adverb
Examples
He pursued his studies intensely.
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
Meaning · English
To an intense degree, extremely.
Adverb
Examples
An intensely private man, he kept chit-chat to a minimum.
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 “intensely” mean?
In an intense manner.
Is “intensely” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.