Definition of "intense" in English

adjective

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

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

3. Of feelings, thoughts, etc.: strongly focused; ardent, deep, earnest, passionate.

   • intense study
   • intense thought

4. Of a person: very emotional or passionate.

   • The artist was a small, intense man with piercing blue eyes.

5. (also figurative) Under tension; tightly drawn; strained, stressed, tense.