intensely

[in-tens-lee]

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of intensely¹

intense ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Chamber of Commerce and other business groups argues that the mandated climate disclosures violate the First Amendment by compelling business to speak on an intensely controversial subject.

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They are intensely damaging allegations for Prince Andrew.

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Interviews with former employees, business associates and others who knew James reveal that he was intensely private, going to lengths to avoid his photo being taken and scrubbing himself from the internet.

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Unlike farmed varieties, many apple seedlings produce the bitter, tannic, intensely flavored fruit suited to hard ciders.

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If they were passionate about a topic, they could focus on it intensely.

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Related Words

• fiercely 
• profoundly 
• strongly 
• vehemently 
• very