Definitions and Examples of extreme, excessive, intense
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Reaching a high degree or intensity; beyond what is considered normal or reasonable.
Example
The heat wave caused extreme temperatures that made it difficult to go outside.
Going beyond what is necessary, appropriate, or reasonable.
Example
She spent an excessive amount of money on clothes and regretted it later.
Having a high degree of strength or concentration; deeply felt or experienced.
Example
The athlete felt an intense pain in his leg after running the marathon.
Key Differences: extreme vs excessive vs intense
- 1Extreme implies going beyond what is considered normal or reasonable, while moderate implies a reasonable or balanced amount.
- 2Excessive suggests going beyond what is necessary or appropriate, while moderate suggests staying within reasonable limits.
- 3Intense implies a high degree of strength or concentration, while moderate implies a moderate degree of strength or concentration.
Effective Usage of extreme, excessive, intense
- 1Health: Use moderate to describe a healthy level of exercise, food intake, or alcohol consumption.
- 2Politics: Use moderate to describe a political stance that is not extreme or radical.
- 3Weather: Use extreme to describe weather conditions that are beyond what is considered normal or reasonable.
Remember this!
The antonyms of moderate are extreme, excessive, and intense. These words convey the opposite meaning of moderate, which implies a reasonable or balanced amount. Use these words to describe health, politics, or weather conditions.
