intensely

American

[in-tens-lee] / ɪnˈtɛns li /

adverb

to a high or extreme degree.

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

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“To have this intensely coherent collection disturbed by this brazen theft is a tragedy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

These quasars can shine so intensely that they outshine their entire host galaxy.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

"I think the main reason is to make money, which is so intensely wrong."

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

In our intensely public lives, we have never been more exposed to those who are angered by our actions.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

Franny seemed intensely interested in the way Lane was dismembering his frogs’ legs.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

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