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38+ Words that rhyme with intense

Intense is a 2-syllable word with 38 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are sense, commence, condense. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of intense

adjective
  1. possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree; "intense heat"; "intense anxiety"; "intense desire"; "intense emotion"; "the skunk's intense acrid odor"; "intense pain"; "enemy fire was intense"
  2. extremely sharp or intense; "acute pain"; "felt acute annoyance"; "intense itching and burning"
  3. (of color) having the highest saturation; "vivid green"; "intense blue"

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Examples of "intense" in lyrics

See how intense is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "it's tempting the sexual tension is intense"
    Apathy — Know What You Want
  • "Which means I inflict pain that's intense"
    Blakroc (The Black Keys) f/ Pharoahe Monch, RZA — Dollaz & Sense
  • "The way you make me feel inside is so intense"
    Boogie Boys — I'm Comin'

What do these rhymes mean?

cense
perfume especially with a censer
commence
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; "We began working at dawn"; "Who will start?
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
expense
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures) a
sense
a general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "intense" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like sense, commence, condense create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "intense" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with intense?
Words that rhyme with intense include: sense, commence, condense, expense, cense, dense, defence, defense, dispense, fence, and 28 more.
How many syllables does intense have?
Intense has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with intense?
There are 38 words that rhyme with intense: 38 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for intense in a song?
The strongest rhymes for intense in songwriting are sense, commence, condense. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with intense?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with intense include sense, commence, condense, expense, cense. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: sense, cense; 1-syllable: commence, condense; 2-syllable: commonsense, recommence. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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