intensely

/ɪnˈtɛnsli/
adverb
  1. In a very strong, extreme, or serious way.
    • The sun beat down intensely on the desert travelers.
    • He felt intensely nervous before his big speech.
    • She stared intensely at the painting, noticing every brushstroke.
  2. With great concentration or focus.
    • He worked intensely on the project for three days straight.
    • The students listened intensely to the professor's lecture.
    • The chess players concentrated intensely on the board.
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