In*tense" (?), a. [L. intensus
stretched, tight, p. p. of intendere to stretch: cf. F.
intense. See Intend, and cf. Intent, and cf.
Intent, a.]
1. Strained; tightly drawn; kept on the
stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as, intense study or
application; intense thought.
2. Extreme in degree; excessive; immoderate;
as: (a) Ardent; fervent; as, intense heat.
(b) Keen; biting; as, intense cold.
(c) Vehement; earnest; exceedingly strong; as,
intense passion or hate. (d) Very severe;
violent; as, intense pain or anguish. (e)
Deep; strong; brilliant; as, intense color or light.
In this intense seclusion of the
forest.
Hawthorne.