Intensive — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /in-ˈten(t)-siv/ in·ten·sive

Meaning & Definition of Intensive

Intensive (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or marked by intensity or intensification
  2. highly concentrated
  3. tending to strengthen or increase; especially, tending to give force or emphasis

Intensive (noun)

  1. an intensive linguistic element

Intensive (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. extreme in degree, power, or effect

    "Maintaining the house's expansive gardens requires intensive effort."

    similar: acute, almighty, blistering, deep, dreadful, excruciating, explosive, exquisite, fearful, fearsome, ferocious, fierce, frightful, furious, ghastly, hard, heavy, heavy-duty, hellacious, intense, keen, profound, terrible, vehement, vicious, violent
    related: accentuated, aggravated, concentrated, deepened, emphasized, enhanced, heightened, intensified, magnified, stressed, exhaustive, thorough, harsh, rigorous, severe
    opposite: light, moderate, soft
    near: feeble, weak, shallow, superficial, moderated, qualified, alleviated, eased, lightened, toned (down), abated, decreased, diminished, lessened, reduced, subdued

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Intensive

The most common words with a similar meaning to Intensive:

acute, almighty, blistering, deep, dreadful, excruciating, explosive, exquisite, fearful, fearsome, ferocious, fierce, frightful, furious, ghastly, hard, heavy, heavy-duty, hellacious, intense, keen, profound, terrible, vehement, vicious, violent

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Intensive

Words with the opposite meaning of Intensive:

light, moderate, soft

Related Words for Intensive

accentuated, aggravated, concentrated, deepened, emphasized, enhanced, heightened, intensified, magnified, stressed, exhaustive, thorough, harsh, rigorous, severe

Near Antonyms of Intensive

feeble, weak, shallow, superficial, moderated, qualified, alleviated, eased, lightened, toned (down), abated, decreased, diminished, lessened, reduced, subdued

Word Forms of Intensive

Derived words: intensively (adverb), intensiveness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Intensive

First known use: 1604

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Intensive

Words & Phrases Containing Intensive

intensive care, intensive care unit, capital-intensive, labor-intensive

Frequently Asked Questions about Intensive

What does "Intensive" mean?

"Intensive" means of, relating to, or marked by intensity or intensification. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of, relating to, or marked by intensity or intensification.

What is another word for "Intensive"?

Other words for "Intensive" include acute, almighty, blistering, deep, dreadful, excruciating, explosive and exquisite. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Intensive" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Intensive"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Intensive". Common alternatives include acute, almighty, blistering, deep, dreadful, excruciating, explosive, exquisite, fearful and fearsome.

What is the opposite of "Intensive"?

Antonyms of "Intensive" include light, moderate and soft. Near antonyms include feeble, weak, shallow and superficial.

How do you use "Intensive" in a sentence?

Examples of "Intensive" in a sentence: "Maintaining the house's expansive gardens requires intensive effort.".

Is "Intensive" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Intensive" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Intensive" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Intensive" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Intensive"?

"Intensive" is pronounced /in-ˈten(t)-siv/ and divided into syllables as in·ten·sive.