Intensely
/ɪnˈtɛnsli/
Definitions
To a very great degree or extent; extremely.
/ɪnˈtɛnsli/
In a very great or extreme degree.
The flames burned intensely.
💡 Simply: It means doing something with a LOT of feeling or strength, like when you're really, really excited or focused on something. Like, "I intensely wanted that toy!"
👶 For kids: Doing something very, very much.
More Examples
He was intensely focused on the task.
The movie was intensely moving.
She stared intensely at the painting.
How It's Used
"She was intensely interested in art."
"The sun's radiation was felt intensely during the summer."
"He loved her intensely, with a passion that consumed him."
From Middle English *intencely*, from Old French *entens* (intent) + -ly.
The word 'intensely' has been used since the late 17th century, originally describing the quality of being in earnest or having a strong feeling.
Memory tip
Think of something that has maximum power or feeling.