in·tense 
/ɪnˈtɛns/ adjective
/ɪnˈtɛns/ adjective [more intense; most intense] 1 : very great in degree : very strong
▪ intense [=extreme] heat/cold/pain/pressure ▪ He shielded his eyes from the intense flash of light. ▪ She has an intense dislike for/of her husband's friend. ▪ intense anger 2 a : done with or showing great energy, enthusiasm, or effort
▪ After many years of intense study, he received his medical degree. ▪ an intense effort ▪ School reform is a subject of intense debate. ▪ The work requires intense concentration.
b of a person : very serious
▪ He was an intense young man who was very determined to do well in school.
▪ intense [=extreme] heat/cold/pain/pressure ▪ He shielded his eyes from the intense flash of light. ▪ She has an intense dislike for/of her husband's friend. ▪ intense anger
▪ After many years of intense study, he received his medical degree. ▪ an intense effort ▪ School reform is a subject of intense debate. ▪ The work requires intense concentration.
b of a person : very serious
▪ He was an intense young man who was very determined to do well in school.
— in·tense·ly adverb
▪ an intensely ambitious woman ▪ The students competed intensely for the prize. ▪ He gazed at her intensely.
▪ an intensely ambitious woman ▪ The students competed intensely for the prize. ▪ He gazed at her intensely.
