The intensive course did wonders for my French.
Source: tatoeba (266456)
Intensive
/ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/
Synonyms for "intensive" (74 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (15)
absoluteall embracingall outall pervadingall-embracingall-encompassingall-outall-pervadingbornbroad-basedcleanclearcomprehensive
Strong matches (22)
concentratedcongenitalconsummatedeepdeep dyeddeep-dyeddownrightdyed-in-the-woolegregiousexhaustivehardintenseintensified
Adjective(7 words)
Noun(2 words)
crashhonors chemistry class
Related words (37)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absolute, acute, all embracing, all out, all pervading.
- Sentence evidence is available for intensive, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "intensive".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "intensive"
Keep "intensive" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "intensive" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "intensive", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "intensive" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriescoursecourse typedescriptoreducation programinstructional typelevel of caremedical caremodifierqualifierquality
More specific
10 entriesintensive careintensive care unitintensive courseintensive seminarintensive therapyintensive trainingintensive workshopmath intensivereading intensivescience intensive
Collocations
5 entriesintensive courseintensive math practiceintensive programintensive readingintensive study
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
1 entriesTranslations
15 translations across 13 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- напрегнат adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
Catalan
1 entries- intensiu adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 強烈 /强烈 adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
- 集約 /集约 adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
Finnish
2 entries- intensiivinen adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
- vaativa adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
French
1 entries- intensif adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
German
1 entries- intensiv adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
Italian
1 entries- impegnativo adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
Māori
1 entries- whakaharahara adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- intensiv adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
Norwegian Nynorsk
1 entries- intensiv adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
Russian
1 entries- интенси́вный adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
Spanish
1 entries- intensivo adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
Turkish
1 entries- yoğun adj (using something with intensity; requiring a great amount of something — see also demanding)
Sample sentences
22 total sentences available.
Extensive reading is as important as intensive reading.
Source: tatoeba (274971)
Surpassing labour intensive, capital intensive, the age has shifted greatly to knowledge intensive.
Source: tatoeba (328063)
The hospital restricts the number of visitors who can enter the intensive care unit.
Source: tatoeba (681931)
Showing 4 of 22 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "intensive"?
Closest matches include absolute, acute, all embracing, all out, all pervading.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "intensive"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.