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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesintensiv
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɪntɛnˈziːf
"Er hat intensiv über das Problem nachgedacht."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To a high degree or extent; with great strength, force, or concentration.
"She stared intensely at the painting, trying to decipher every brushstroke." - 2
In a way that shows great emotional depth, passion, or seriousness.
"He was intensely loyal to his friends and would protect them at all costs."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'intense', originating from Late Middle English via Old French from Latin 'intensus', meaning 'stretched or strained'. The adverbial suffix '-ly' was added in the 16th century to denote manner or degree.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Intensely" is said worldwide
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intensément
Transliteration: ɛ̃.tɑ̃.se.mɑ̃
"Elle regardait intensément le tableau."
intensiv
Transliteration: ɪntɛnˈziːf
"Er hat intensiv über das Problem nachgedacht."
intensamente
Transliteration: in.tenˈzaɱ.te
"Lavorava intensamente per raggiungere i suoi obiettivi."
intensamente
Transliteration: in.tenˈsam.te
"Lo deseaba intensamente."
intensamente
Transliteration: ĩ.tẽ.sɐˈmẽ.tʃi
"Eles discutiram o assunto intensamente."
तीव्रता से
Transliteration: tīvratā se
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसने तीव्रता से अपनी बात रखी।"
强烈地
Transliteration: qiáng liè de
Script: 中文汉字
"她强烈地渴望成功。"
강렬하게
Transliteration: gang-ryeol-ha-ge
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 강렬하게 반대했다."
強烈に
Transliteration: kyōretsu ni
Script: 日本語
"彼は強烈にそれを主張した。"
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