intense

intenso, forte

Di grande forza o di grado estremo.

In inglese semplice: Very strong or extreme.

• The heat was intense.
• She felt intense pain in her shoulder.
• Competition for the prize became more intense.

Sinonimi: strong, extreme, severe

Contrari: mild, weak

Espressioni comuni: intense heat, intense pain, intense pressure

intenso, impegnativo

Che richiede molto lavoro o sforzo in poco tempo.

In inglese semplice: Involving a great deal of work or effort over a short time.

• The workout was intense.
• They completed two weeks of intense training.
• Short bursts of intense activity left us breathless.

Sinonimi: vigorous, strenuous, intensive

Contrari: gentle

Espressioni comuni: intense exercise, intense training, intense activity

profondo, intenso, appassionato

Caratterizzato da sentimenti molto forti o da un’attenzione seria e concentrata.

In inglese semplice: Involving very strong feelings or close, serious attention.

• He watched with intense interest.
• The task requires intense concentration.
• Her intense love of music shaped her life.

Sinonimi: deep, passionate, fervent

Espressioni comuni: intense concentration, intense interest, intense love

teso

Ben teso o sottoposto a una forte tensione.

In inglese semplice: Stretched tight or held under strong tension.

• The intense cord began to hum.
• The mechanism kept the fibres intense.
• An intense string could snap under further pressure.

Sinonimi: taut, tense, strained

Contrari: slack

Espressioni comuni: intense cord, intense fibres