Intense

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Of extreme force, degree, or strength; having strong feelings or showing great seriousness. It describes something that is powerful or concentrated.

“The athletes underwent intense training for the upcoming championship.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪnˈtɛns/

Syllables

in·tense

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Synonyms

extreme severe powerfulfierce

Antonyms

mild

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Wordle

Contains -ENSE ending; three vowels I-E-E in sequence

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; straightforward word with common letter patterns

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