adv Uncommon
intensely
ihn-TEHNS-lee
Intensely (adv) means to an extreme or very strong degree. Example: “She disliked the plan intensely.”
adv
1
To an extreme or very strong degree.
"She disliked the plan intensely."
How to use intensely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery strongly or extremely.
Word forms
more intensely comparative, most intensely superlative
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What does “intensely” mean?
The word “intensely” means to an extreme or very strong degree. In plain terms, very strongly or extremely.
How do you pronounce “intensely”?
“Intensely” is pronounced ihn-TEHNS-lee (/ɪnˈtɛnsli/ in IPA).
How do you use “intensely” in a sentence?
Here is “intensely” used in a sentence: “She disliked the plan intensely.”
What part of speech is “intensely”?
“Intensely” is an adverb.
Is “intensely” a common word?
“Intensely” is an uncommon word in modern English.