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intensely-made

|in-tense-ly-made|

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/ɪnˈtɛnsli meɪd/

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/ɪnˈtɛnslɪ meɪd/

crafted with intensity

Etymology
Etymology Information

'intensely-made' originates from the combination of 'intense' and 'made', where 'intense' comes from Latin 'intensus', meaning 'stretched tightly', and 'made' is the past participle of 'make', from Old English 'macian'.

Historical Evolution

'intense' changed from the Latin word 'intensus' and eventually became the modern English word 'intense'. 'Made' evolved from the Old English 'macian' to the modern English 'make'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'intense' meant 'stretched tightly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extreme in degree'. 'Made' has retained its meaning of 'created or formed'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

created or crafted with great intensity or focus.

The sculpture was intensely-made, capturing every detail with precision.

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Last updated: 2025/06/10 22:24