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intensely

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[in-tens-lee] / ɪnˈtɛns li /

adverb

  1. to a high or extreme degree.

    Many ingredients are rolled into this intensely flavorful and very versatile curry paste.

  2. (said in reference to emotions or feelings) acutely, strongly, or vehemently.

    We should all be intensely angry about what is happening, and should do something besides just sitting at our computers absorbing information.

    I disliked the book intensely.

  3. earnestly or strenuously; in a highly engaged or involved way.

    The first time I watched the documentary, all I saw was these four people talking intensely about their music.

Other Word Forms

  • hyperintensely adverb
  • overintensely adverb
  • superintensely adverb

Etymology

Origin of intensely

intense ( def. ) + -ly

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