Words that rhyme with intense

Intense is a 2-syllable word with 38 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cense, commence, commonsense. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

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"

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?
commonsense
exhibiting native good judgment; "arrive home at a reasonable hour
condense
undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops; "water condenses
defence
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires (sports) the

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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 cense, commence, commonsense 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.

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