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intensely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈtensli/

intensely means: To a very great degree.

adverb

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To a very great degree.

  • The light was intensely bright.
  • She is intensely proud of her daughter.
  • It was an intensely personal experience for him.

Similar words: extremely, very, deeply

Opposites: slightly

Common phrases: intensely private, intensely painful, intensely personal

WITH STRONG FOCUSB2

With strong feelings, effort, or attention.

  • He stared intensely at the screen.
  • They worked intensely for three days.
  • She listened intensely as the witness described the accident.

Similar words: intently, intensively

Opposites: casually

Common phrases: study intensely, stare intensely, listen intensely

Questions about intensely

What does intensely mean?

To a very great degree.

What is intensely in other languages?

Türkçe: son derece · Español: extremadamente · Français: extrêmement · Deutsch: äußerst · Italiano: estremamente · 日本語: 極めて

How do you pronounce intensely?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈtensli/.

How do you use intensely in a sentence?

The light was intensely bright. She is intensely proud of her daughter.

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