intense in English: Very strong or very great, like heat, pain or a feeling. (adjective)

Translation

Very strong or very great, like heat, pain or a feeling.

Word origin

From Latin intensus, meaning stretched tight, from intendere, to stretch towards.

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Intense heat is very strong heat.

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Feelings like joy, fear and pain can all be intense.

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An intense situation is full of strong feeling and attention.

strong

Having a lot of power in the body, or hard to break.

deep

Going a long way down from the top, or a long way in from the front.

powerful

Having a lot of strength, or able to control other people and things.

serious

Important and needing careful thought, not silly or funny.

calm

Quiet and relaxed; not angry, worried, or excited.

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